About Thomas Cruze

Adv Thomas Cruze is an advocate with TRW & Co in Dhaka. Thomas Cruze advises on industrial-design registration & protection, cyber law, internet & digital regulation and related matters, and is known within the team for thorough preparation and straightforward, practical advice.

Thomas Cruze helps creators, brands and technology businesses protect what they build: trademark and design filings, enforcement against infringers, and the contracts and data practices that technology businesses need in Bangladesh's evolving digital regulation.

Thomas Cruze works within TRW's Technology, IP & Data group and draws on colleagues across the firm when a matter crosses into data protection & privacy or corporate law & commercial advisory, giving clients a single point of contact and a joined-up strategy.

Thomas Cruze acts for brand owners, creators, software businesses, e-commerce platforms and start-ups. Whether the matter is urgent or long-running, the same standards apply: accurate advice, documents prepared with care, deadlines tracked closely and a straightforward explanation of each step and its consequences.

Many matters in Bangladesh turn on procedure as much as on substance: the right forum, the correct court fee, the limitation period and the evidence that a court or authority will accept. Close attention is paid to these points from the outset, because getting them right avoids delay and protects the client's position later.

To discuss a matter with Thomas Cruze, book a consultation or contact the firm. Read more about the wider team on the TRW people page.

How Thomas Cruze works with clients

1. Early assessmentEvery matter starts with the facts and documents, a clear view of the law and an honest assessment of the options, costs and likely timing.
2. Written advice you can useAdvice is given in plain language, with the steps, deadlines and decisions that matter set out clearly.
3. Thorough preparationFilings, evidence and submissions are prepared carefully and checked against the procedure that applies in the relevant court, tribunal or authority.
4. Regular updatesClients are kept informed after each hearing, filing or development, so there are no surprises.

Court work in Bangladesh runs through a layered system, from the District courts and specialised tribunals to the High Court Division and Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Thomas Cruze prepares each matter with the procedure of the relevant forum in mind.

Representative matters

• Sending cease-and-desist letters and taking action against counterfeit goods.
• Advising a technology start-up on data protection and website terms.
• Registering industrial designs for a furniture manufacturer.
• Reviewing software licensing and development agreements.

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