Dr. Husna Parvin NurDirector

Institute of Glass and Ceramic Research & Testing (IGCRT) Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR)

Science and Technology (S&T) Policy and Intellectual Property (IP) Issues of

Bangladesh: Role of Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR)

3-days regional workshop on

“National Innovation Systems and Intellectual Property (Asian Region)”

October 7-9 2013, Islamabad, Pakistan

Presentation Highlights

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Country Profile

of Bangladesh

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S&T and IP issues of

Bangladesh

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Country Profile of Bangladesh

Official name: People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Land area: 147570 sq. km

Population: 160 million

State language: Bangla

Currency: Taka

1 BDT = ~1.40 PKR

GDP growth rate (%): 6.32% Per capita income (US$): 1044

79.00 BDT = ~ 1 US $

Country Profile of Bangladesh

Major industries: Textile, Leather, Pharmaceuticals, Fertilizer,

Jute, Plastic goods, papers

Foreign exchange earning sectors: RMG, Ceramics, Leather, Pharmaceuticals,

Jute, Plastic goods

Country Profile of Bangladesh

Gas Field

Natural Resources:

Science & Technology: In this 21st century science and technology plays a

pivotal role in the sustainable development of a

country. Being a developing country Bangladesh is

striving to underpin a concrete base of science

and technology. However, considering these facts,

the present government of Bangladesh has freshly

formulated “National Science and Technology

Policy (NSTP) – 2011” where adequate emphasis

has been given on intellectual property and

related issues.

Science & Technology:

Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial

Research (BCSIR) is functioning under the Ministry

of Science and Technology as the apex

organization for performing scientific and

industrial research. BCSIR is mandated to execute

research and development (R&D) programmes to

expedite the socio-economic development of the

country providing services to the society,

industries, entrepreneurs and SMEs (small and

medium enterprises).

S&T and IP issues of Bangladesh

S&T issues dealing

authority

• Ministry of Science and Technology

(MoST)

Institutions Appended with MoST:1. Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR)2. Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)3. National Biotechnology Institute (NIB)4. Bangladesh National Scientific & Technical Documentation Centre

(BANSDOC)5. National Museum of Science & Technology6. BSMR Novo Theatre7. Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA)

Role of S&T for nation’s development

S&T plays an imperative role towards :

(i) Economic development;

(ii) Social development;

(iii) Poverty alleviation.

Considering the

importance of S&T, National

S&T Policy (NSTP) has

been introduced

Core theme of NSTP-2011

The core theme of NSTP-2011 is to

ensure that it becomes an

important and integral component

of all development plans and

activities in the country.

NSTP - 2011

NSTP - 2011

3 cut-off periods - fixed up

Short-term (18 months or

less) Mid-term (5 years or less)

Long-term (10 years or less)

Materialization of 246 Specific Initiatives

Emphasized areas of NSTP - 2011

1. Scientific and technological competence.

2. Regional and international science and technology

cooperation.

3. Capacity building in education and training.

4. Empowerment of women.

5. Public-private partnership (PPP) development.

5 Creation of awareness among mass people.

6. Science education.

7. Intellectual property right.

8. Dissemination of R&D results.

Since Bangladesh is a party to WTO and its provisions are mandatory for Bangladesh, IP issue has received proper attention while formulating NSTP.

How IPR is regulated in Bangladesh?

The Government of Bangladesh has taken necessary

initiatives to promote and update the IP laws to make it

compliant with Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual

Property Rights (TRIPS). Accordingly, the Government

amalgamated the Patent Office and the Trademarks

Registry Office in 1989 and established the “Department

of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT)” which is

the apex organization of the country administering the IP

issues under the Ministry of Industries (MOI).

How IPR is regulated in Bangladesh?

Existing IP laws and regulations

Overseeing authority and Controlling Ministry

Trademarks Act 2009 DPDT,Ministry of Industries

Trademarks Rules 1963

Patents and Designs Act 1911 DPDT,Ministry of Industries

Patents and Designs Rules 1933

Copyright Act 2005 Copyright Registry Office, Ministry of Cultural Affairs

Copyright Rules 2006

Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR)

· Full fledged multi-disciplinary unit : 03

· Full fledged mono-disciplinary unit : 05

· Centre for Pilot plant studies : 01

Management of BCSIR

Function of BCSIR

Being the largest public research institute (PRI), BCSIR is mandated to execute scientific and industrial research and development programmes to expedite the socio-economic development of the country providing services to the society, industries and entrepreneurs.

R&D Areas

Analytical chemistry Herbal medicine & natural products Biological science Industrial physics Biogas technology Leather technology Bio-ceramics Microbiology Building materials Mining, mineralogy &

metallurgy Chemical technology Nanotechnology Chemical metrology Pharmacy Fibre and polymer Pulp and paper Food science & technology Renewable energy Glass & ceramics Soil & environmental scienceBCSIR has strictly focused on:

Maintaining relationship with universities for R&D

IPR to protect the R&D innovations / outputs & dessimination

Why we need to protect IPR ?

To foster economic growth

To provide incentives for technological innovation

To attract investment which create employment opportunities

General Focus of IP Protection

Geographical Indications

Trademar

k

Plant varieties

Copyright

Design Registration

Patent

Lay out design for integrated circuits

Objectives of IPR:

To create immense consciousness among the scientists in selecting R&D projects

To identify prospective IP from on going R&D projects

To protect R&D innovations through appropriate IP protection at national and international level

BCSIR’s R&D process:

Output of R&D projects

Implementation of R&D projects

Patent Process

Scientific publication

Selecting appropriate R&D projects

BCSIR’s Endeavour to Protect IP

The products / processes developed by BCSIR are strictly

secured by patent right in favour of BCSIR. This patent right

not only provides the IP right of the institution but also

protects the interest of the industry as well. This process

generation and dissemination of knowledge certainly

creates positive impact on the socio-economic well being of

the citizen and thus help to achieve the sustainable

development of the country.

PPP & IP management structure of BCSIR

IP management structure of BCSIR PPP management structure of BCSIR

Promoting Commercialization of R&D

BCSIR is playing a crucial role in the country’s industrial development by promoting and commercializing its R&D innovation.

Process leased out : 396Patent : 355Process developed : 937

Contribution of BCSIR :

So………….

BCSIR is happy to invite participating COMSATS Member States to form a research network by extending their hands and share

knowledge and technology for mutual advancement

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