Bahrain
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.
Trade Mark Information
Types of Trade Mark
Classification
International, Nice Classification;
Single-class system;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
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.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
Patents are granted for a term of 20 years from the effective filing date.
Renewal
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
Types of Design
International Arrangements
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.
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