Registration of Industrial Designs in Bangladesh
Registration of an industrial design in Bangladesh is a straightforward and effective means of securing legal protection for the distinctive visual features and appearance of a product. The applicable framework is principally governed by the Bangladesh Industrial Designs Act, 2023.
Our firm assists clients in preparing and filing applications for the registration and protection of industrial designs in Bangladesh. The principal requirements and relevant information are set out below.
Application for Registration
Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a new or original design that has not previously been published in Bangladesh may apply for registration in the prescribed form.
Upon registration, the design is deemed to be registered as of the date on which the application was filed. Following registration, the Department issues a certificate of registration to the registered proprietor.
Documents and Information Required for Filing
For filing an application for registration of an industrial design in Bangladesh, the following information and documents are generally required:
(a) Name of the applicant/proprietor or inventor;
(b) Full address and nationality of the applicant/proprietor or inventor;
(c) Two sets of detailed specifications of the design;
(d) Four sets of representations or three-dimensional views of the product, showing the design from four different sides; and
(e) A duly executed Power of Attorney (Form No. 31) authorising us to act on behalf of the applicant.
The prescribed authorisation form may be downloaded from the Forms section of this website.
Copyright in a Registered Design
Upon registration, the registered proprietor enjoys the statutory right to the design for an initial period of 10 years from the date of filing the application, subject to the applicable provisions of law.
Duration and Renewal of Registration
Under section 15 of the Bangladesh Industrial Designs Act, 2023, a registration lasts for 10 years from the application date (or priority date) and may be renewed three times for five years each, potentially giving a maximum protection period of 25 years
A six-month grace period is available for renewal after the expiry of the relevant registration period, subject to payment of the prescribed additional late fees and compliance with the applicable legal requirements.