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Bahrain |
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(a) Trademark
Laws:
As of October 29, 1997, Bahrain has become a member
to the Paris Convention of the Protection of Industrial
Property. Nevertheless, claiming priority is still
not possible. The international classification
of goods and services for the purpose of registration
of marks is followed.
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Duration: |
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10 years from filing
date. |
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Classification: |
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International (goods
+ services). Separate application is required for
each class. |
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Opposition: |
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Before registration within
60 days from publication in the official gazette |
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Filing requirements: |
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• Power of Attorney,
simply signed. General power is sufficient for continuous
applications
• Either Certified copy
of home or any foreign application or registration
or any other legalized certificate-showing scope
of applicant’s business
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10 prints OF 10 X 10 CM (for each class) Items 1,
2 & 3 must be submitted at the time of filing.
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Renewal: |
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Every 10 years with 3 months grace
period. |
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(b) Patent
law: |
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Duration: |
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15 years from filing date, renewable
for one additional five year period |
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Annuities: |
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Not payable |
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Examination: |
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As to form only |
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Filing Requirements: |
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• Power of Attorney, simply
signed
• Certified copy of corresponding
home or foreign registration with Arabic (and English
for non-English patents) translation
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Three sets of drawings Items 1, 2 & 3 must be
submitted at the time of filing. |
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