Scope of Legal Practice & Representation
Intellectual property is a commercial enterprise’s most valuable asset. ZCA LEGAL provides end-to-end IP protection, registration, and contentious enforcement in Bangladesh under the Trademarks Act 2009, Patents and Designs Act 1911, and the Copyright Act 2000 through the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPFDT) and the High Court Division.
Comprehensive IP Services
- Pre-Filing Clearance Searches: Searching DPFDT digital databases across all 45 Nice Classification classes to identify prior identical, phonetically similar, or conflicting marks.
- Trademark Application & Prosecution (TM-1): Drafting and filing applications, classification vetting, and handling examiner show cause notices and official hearings.
- Journal Publication & Opposition Proceedings: Monitoring the official Trade Marks Journal; filing and defending formal oppositions (Section 18 Trademarks Act) before the Registrar.
- Registration & Renewals: Procuring statutory Certificates of Registration (valid initially for 7 years) and managing perpetual 10-year renewal maintenance.
- Anti-Counterfeiting & Enforcement: Sending cease-and-desist notices, executing Mobile Court raids with police, and filing criminal complaints under Section 73 of the Trademarks Act.
- High Court IP Litigation: Filing civil infringement and passing-off suits before the High Court Division for interim injunctions, delivery-up, and statutory damages.
Protecting Global & Domestic Brands
We represent leading consumer FMCG brands, software developers, pharmaceutical firms, and textile conglomerates in safeguarding distinctive logos, wordmarks, patents, and copyrighted software code.
Step-by-Step Legal Procedure
1
Preliminary Consultation & Fact Assessment
Evaluating client business model, relevant laws, and drafting roadmap.
2
Document Vetting & Statutory Drafting
Preparing customized agreements, petitions, affidavits, and board resolutions.
3
Regulatory Filing & Hearings
Submitting to RJSC / High Court / NBR / BIDA and conducting judicial hearings.
4
Certified Execution & Compliance
Delivering certified licenses, court orders, and ongoing retainer support.
Required Documentation Checklist
National ID / Passport copy of directors or applicants
Registered commercial office tenancy agreement & utility bill
Trade License, e-TIN, and relevant sector permits
Draft agreements, bank return memos, or existing correspondence
