What is Trademark ?
Trademark is a recognizable Mark, Word, Logo, Phrase, Symbol, Image or Distinctive Sign, Design or Expression or a combination o these elements used by an Individual, Company, Organization or other Legal Entity to allow Consumers to identify the source of the Goods or Service and to distinguish them from others in the same industry.
A registered Trademark gives the trademark owner the exclusive right to use the mark and also prevent others from using the same mark. Trademark application can be filed in Two Categories in Bangladesh such as:
(1) Ordinary Application
(2) Convention Application
- What are the Trademark Symbols used in Bangladesh ?
Generally the following Trademark Symbols are used in Bangladesh:
- ™ – It is used for Trademarks for which Application has been filed but registration has not been completed,
- ℠ – It is used for Service Marks for which Application has been filed but registration has not been completed,
- ® – It is used for Registered Trademarks.