Bahrain

Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this country, assisting clients in the filing, registration, recordal and renewal of their IP rights. For further information and our prices, please e-mail us with your specific enquiry.
TRADE MARK INFORMATION
Classification	International, Nice 10^th Edition Single-class system Goods and services can be registered
Priority	Convention priority can be claimed
Renewal	10 years from the filing date and every 10 years thereafter
Use provisions	Non-use of a mark for a period of 5 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
PATENT INFORMATION
Types of Patent	Substantive with or without priority claims PCT national phase Designation in Gulf Cooperation Council patent
Priority	Convention priority can be claimed
Duration	Patents are granted for a term of 20 years from the effective filing date
Annuities	Annuities are payable annually on each anniversary of the filing date of the patent, after the grant of the patent. Failure to pay any annuities when due, or within a six month grace period thereafter along with a late fine, will result in the lapse of the patent.
DESIGN INFORMATION
Priority	Convention priority can be claimed
Duration	Registered designs are valid for a term of 10 years from the filing date of the application, which term is extensible for a further 5 years upon payment of a renewal fee.
Renewal	Annuities are payable annually on each anniversary of the publication date of the design. Failure to pay any annuities when due, or within a six month grace period thereafter along with a late fine, will result in the lapse of the design registration.