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.
- Is a design application in Bahrain convertible?
- Novelty Grace Period for Bahrain Invention Patent Application
- How long is the protection period of industrial design in Bahrain?
- Is a Bahrain design application eligible for DAS?
- Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Bahrain
- Bahrain invention patent application authorization and annual fee instructions
- Can Bahrain invention patent application priority be restored
- Bahrain Design Authorization and Annual Fee Instructions
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- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Bahrain?