MOIC only conducts formality examination on designs.
20 years
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
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via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
The novelty grace period can be enjoyed within 12 months from the filing date/priority date in the following cases:
- Disclosures made by, or with the permission of, the applicant
If the disclosure occurs in an officially held or recognized international exhibition
Applicants should submit disclosure details when filing a patent application with MOIC.
MOIC only conducts formality examination on designs.
4-6 months
4 years
Bahrain Industrial Property Council
English: Ministry of Industry and Commerce, abbreviation: MOIC
Website: Home (moic.gov.bh)
Bahrain Invention Patent Search: WIPO - Search International and National Patent Collections
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