BANGLADESH Trends and Developments Contributed by: Syed Emran Hossain, H & H Company
work” and “author” has also been expanded. The new Act ensures protection against copyright violation on different digital platforms. The chapters relating to infringement of copyright, civil remedies and criminal offences under the new Act of 2023 ensure more pro - tection than the prior Act 2000. The number of fines and imprisonment for unauthorised publications has been increased. The Act 2023 introduced a much-enhanced mecha - nism for search and seizure. Section 110 empowers the government to create a task force to ensure pro - tection against infringement of copyright. Section 115 of the Act 2023 ensures applicability of the Mobile Court Act, 2009 for adjudication of the offences com - mitted under this Act. Section 114 of the Copyright Act 2023 provides a detailed outline about the course of action with regard to confiscated items.
In light of the above, it can certainly be said that the laws of trade marks and passing off in Bangladesh are always developing in order to meet the stand - ard of protection of intellectual property rights that is required in modern times. The awareness of consum - ers, delinquents and true proprietors is also signifi - cantly increasing. In comparison to that, the enforce - ment mechanisms and public awareness for copyright matters are low. It is hoped that, as a result of the recent developments in the Act 2023, enforcement mechanisms will become more effective and vibrant.
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