Step 1: Publication in Trademarks Journal

Once a trademark is accepted by the DPDT, it is published in the official journal for public notice.

➡️ Any interested party (individual or company) can file an opposition.

Step 2: Filing Notice of Opposition (Form TM-5)

The opponent must file a Notice of Opposition using Form TM-5 within 60 days of the journal publication.

📝 The notice must include:

• Details of the opponent and the opposed mark
• Grounds of opposition
• Supporting documents and evidence (if any)

💰 Filing Fee: Please contact with NEXORA IP

📍 Foreign opponents must file through a local agent like NEXORA IP.

Step 3: Service of Opposition to Applicant

The DPDT serves a copy of the opposition notice to the trademark applicant.

🕒 The applicant has 2 months to respond.

Step 4: Filing of Counter-Statement (Form TM-6)

The applicant must file a Counter-Statement using Form TM-6 within 2 months of receiving the opposition.

➡️ Failure to respond means the application is deemed abandoned.

Step 5: Evidence Submission by Both Parties

• Opponent’s Evidence: Filed in support of opposition
• Applicant’s Evidence: Filed in defense of application
• Rebuttal Evidence: Optional final round for the opponent

➡️ All evidence is typically submitted as affidavits and supporting documents.

Step 6: Hearing

After review of all documents, the DPDT may:

• Call both parties for a hearing, or
• Decide the matter based on written submissions

👨‍⚖️ The Registrar will give a decision to either:

• Reject the trademark, or
• Allow the trademark to proceed to registration

Step 7: Appeal (if needed)

Any aggrieved party may appeal the Registrar's decision to the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh within the specified time.

📌 NEXORA IP’s Opposition Services Include:

• Trademark watch & journal monitoring
• Preparing and filing opposition (Form TM-5)
• Drafting counter-statements (Form TM-6)
• Evidence preparation and submission
• Legal representation in hearings and appeals
• Strategic advisory on settlement or coexistence

📩 Need to Oppose or Defend a Trademark?

Contact NEXORA IP for expert support in trademark opposition and litigation.

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