Led by A B M Shamsud Doulah, the strong team at Doulah & Doulah handles a substantial volume of trade mark, patent and copyright applications. In addition to its extensive experience in filing, registering and renewing applications, it regularly handles a wide array of IP disputes. The team has been busy recently advising on cases relating to counterfeit, infringement and passing off matters. Rajin Ahmed is another important contact, who has particular expertise in trade mark and copyright law. He specialises in intellectual property litigation and advises various global brands. Ahmed is recommended for his work in other areas, such as franchising, rights development and IP analysis.

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Key clients

  • Colgate-Palmolive Co.
  • Audi AG
  • Lamborghini AG
  • PepsiCo
  • Toshiba Inc.
  • Sony Corporation
  • WhatsApp LLP
  • Facebook/Meta
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Toyota Motor Corporation
  • Reliance Industries Ltd.
  • Adani Wilmar
  • Unilever PLC
  • Al Baik SA
  • Six Continents Limited
  • Nissan Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
  • Rivian IP Holdings LLC
  • Aster DM Healthcare Limited
  • Tata BlueScope Steel Private Limited.
  • Illumina Inc.
  • Naffco
  • Devi Corporation
  • Grad Tobacco LLC
  • Indeed Inc.
  • Jaipan Industries Ltd.
  • FIFA
  • Serum Institute
  • KFC
  • Honda Motor Co. Ltd

Work highlights

  • Obtained permission for an extension of time for legal protection on an agrochemical patent of Devi CropScience.
  • Assisted Sony Corporation in protecting their trade mark rights in Bangladesh by conducting raids (via the High Court of Bangladesh) on over 100 counterfeit shops.
  • Ensured the protection of FIFA's intellectual property rights in Bangladesh against the unauthorised use of their marks by several parties for upcoming events.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

A B M Shamsud Doulah

Other key lawyers

Rajin Ahmed