Thriving economies have adapted innovation as a particular tool in expanding their
frontiers of expertise, productivity and sustainability. Therefore, protection of
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) plays a role in advancing business and economy,
science and technology and enhancing literary, artistic and cultural creativity.
However, in the perspective of Bangladesh, innovation and creativity remains under
constant threat since piracy and counterfeit reigns at large, affecting individuals,
especially IP right-holders. Although start-ups and technological entrepreneurs are on
the rise, a substantial representation of IPR in our GDP is lagging behind. According
to The Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015, Bangladesh, in terms of Intellectual
Property protection, positions itself at 133 out of 144 countries.
Over the time, it has been observed that the lack of awareness among the stakeholders
and beneficiaries is the predominant reason behind such feeble implementation and
ineffective enforcement of IPR laws within Bangladesh.
PHOTO CREDIT: IMRAT HOSSAIN REMAN
This is why we believe an effective IPR enforcement mechanism is vital in a country
where private and public bodies should work hand in hand. With the sole purpose of
protecting and advocating IPR, BIPF aims to create an IP Cultured Bangladesh. We
provide complete IPR services to individuals and large corporations, starting with IPR
consultation to legal protection and enforcement. BIPF conducts various awareness and
capacity building programs, seminars, workshops and training. BIPF also holds
tailor-made case-specific events as per the requirement.
On the bright side, level of IPR awareness is gradually increasing. It is indeed
encouraging that, people have started recognizing the need for strong implementation of
IPR today and cherishes the fruits of their creative effort. The government of
Bangladesh condemns the prevailing crises too and is gradually progressing towards a
practical way out. Bangladesh is becoming IP aware and BIPF takes pride in being a
part of this change.
BIPF FAMILY
A B M Hamidul Mishbah Founder Chief Executive Member, Board of Trustees
Kazi Zahin Hasan Co-founder Chairman, Board of Trustees
Imran Rahman Member, Board of Trustees
Md. Manzuzur Rahman Member, Board of Trustees
Jay Erstling Member, Board of Trustees
Mahrukh Mohiuddin Member, Board of Trustees
Wajid Ali Khan Panni Member, Board of Trustees
Simon Cooper Member, Board of Trustees
Tamanna Faiz Communication Consultant Executive Team
Nahid Hossain Legal Counsel Executive Team
Izmet Nashra Khan Legal Counsel Executive Team
Mahmood Al Mahdi Graphic Designer Executive Team
Jahirul Islam Office Staff
Md. Hafizur Rahman Office Staff
Mohiuddin Ahmed Managing Director, UPL Member, Advisory Committee
Giulio Zanetti Member, Advisory Committee
Maqsoodul Haque Popular music artist Member, Advisory Committee
Nazmun Nesa Piari Writer and freelance journalist based in Germany Member, Advisory Committee
Mak Azad Impact Evaluation Coordinator at World Bank Member, Advisory Committee
Mak Azad Impact Evaluation Coordinator at World Bank Member, Advisory Committee