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Bahrain signs further Patent Prosecution Highway agreements
Bahrain has expanded its Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) network, offering faster examination for patent applications. Find out how this can benefit your global patent strategy.
Bahrain & China launch Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) of Bahrain and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) have launched a 5-year Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program, effective 1 May 2024. This program allows applicants to expedite patent examination based on positive rulings from either office.
Bahrain - publication of Implementing Regulations
Following a recent decision by the Bahraini Patent Office to begin substantively examining patent applications, the long-awaited Implementing Regulations of Law No. 1 of 2004 concerning patents and utility models were published on 13th December 2018. It is hoped that these Regulations will provide a clearer prosecution procedure for patent applications in Bahrain. Please review our full article for further information.