10.1. Trademarks, Patents, and Copyrights

Intellectual property in Bangladesh is administered by the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) and the Copyright Office. Under the modernized Patents Act 2022 and trademark rules, companies can secure long-term protections for their brands, designs, and proprietary technologies. Crucially, under the Secured Transactions Act, registered patents and copyrights can now be legally pledged as floating collateral for bank loans.