Which is the competent authority for utility model applications in Bahrain?

MOIC only conducts formality examination on designs.

via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
• via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.

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4 years

Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."

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

The initial term of protection is 10 years, and upon application by the right holder in the last year of the term of protection, it can be renewed for 5 years, with a total of 15 years after the renewal.

20 years

10 years