Filing Language: Arabic | |
| via Paris Convention | via Nationalization of PCT |
Necessary documents:
| Necessary documents:
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Attachments (if any)
| Attachments (if any)
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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.
20 years
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
Filing Language: Arabic
Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Priority certificate and its Arabic translation
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
Bahrain Industrial Property Council
English: Ministry of Industry and Commerce, abbreviation: MOIC
Website: Home (moic.gov.bh)
Bahrain Utility Model Patent Search: WIPO - Search International and National Patent Collections
10 years
no
2 years
no
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."