Bahrain

Basic Information

Multi Class filing is not possible
Registration is granted for a period of 10 years and is renewable for similar periods
Examination is conducted on absolute and relative grounds
Opposition period – 60 days (non-extendable)
Registration Timeline – Approximately 8 months
Classification: NICE
Conventions:

Paris Convention

Hague Convention

NICE Agreement

Madrid Protocol

Brussels Convention

Budapest Treaty

Patent Cooperation Treaty

Patent Law Treaty

Rome Convention

Trademark Law Treaty

WIPO Convention

WIPO Copyright Treaty

WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty

Requirements

New Applications

– Apostilled power of attorney
– Apostilled company registration certificate
– Certified copy of priority document, if priority is claimed

Renewal

– Apostilled power of attorney
– Copy of trademark registration certificate

Assignment

– Apostilled power of attorney from the Assignee
– Apostilled Assignment Deed signed by both parties
– Copy of trademark registration certificate

Change of Name / Address

– Apostilled power of attorney stating the new name / address
– Apostilled Change of Name / Address document
– Copy of trademark registration certificate

In the event getting the documents Apostilled is not possible, legalization from the Bahraini consulate shall be required.