Intellectual Property Rights

Licensing and franchising serve as pivotal mechanisms for businesses in Bangladesh to expand their operations and monetize intellectual property assets. Through licensing agreements, intellectual property owners grant permission to third parties to use their IP rights under defined terms, facilitating revenue generation and market expansion. Franchising agreements, on the other hand, allow businesses to replicate […]

Effective enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR) in Bangladesh has been a focal point for authorities. In February 2025, the World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a national workshop in Dhaka to bolster the capacity of the Bangladesh National Board of Revenue (NBR) to enforce IPR at borders. This initiative aimed to equip customs officials with

In Bangladesh, the protection of intellectual property rights is governed by several key legislations. The Trademarks Act 2009 and the Trademark Rules 2015 provide a framework for the registration and enforcement of trademarks, safeguarding brand identities against infringement. The Department of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (DPDT), established in 2003 under the Ministry of Industries, oversees