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TRADEMARK IN BAHRAIN

Patent in Bahrain

Trademark in Bahrain

Industrial Drawing And Design In Bahrain

TRADEMARK PROTECTION AND REGISTRATION IN THE BAHRAIN

In Bahrain, trademarks are used to distinguish goods, products, or services, and can include names, logos, sounds, or smells. Applications are submitted to the Trademark Office for nationals or residents, while foreign applicants must go through authorized IP agents. The protection period for a trademark is 10 years from the filing date, with the option to renew. The GCC Trademark Law, ratified in 2014, governs trademark registration in Bahrain. Trademarks must be distinctive and not cause confusion.

Marks that lack distinctiveness, violate public morals, or mislead consumers about the origin of goods or services cannot be registered.

Although not mandatory, conducting a trademark search is crucial to avoid potential conflicts with existing trademarks. As part of our service, we conduct searches both in the official registry and online to check for identical or similar marks, helping brand owners avoid legal issues. Bahrain does not allow multi-class applications, so separate filings are required for each class. Nationals can file directly with the Industrial Property Directorate, while foreign applicants must use authorized IP firms in Bahrain. The entire process, including registration and related services, is available online via the official portal.

After filing for trademark registration, the application will be reviewed by the Trademark Office so as to check whether any same or similar trademark or any marks are not already registered or has previously applied by any other applicant. The trademark office will also review if the application has met all the requirements as per the Trademark Law. In case the requirements are not met, the examining official will raise an objection to the mark. Thereafter, the mark will be accepted for registration and then be published in the Gazette of the Patent and Trademark Office. This way, the trademark office will open up 60-days window for any opposition for any interested party to object the same. In case of no opposition, a registration certificate will be issued by the Industrial Property Directorate of Bahrain. Moving forward, the trademark registration will be valid for 10 years from the date of filing owing to further renewal. Even if, the trademark owner does not renew the trademark, third parties are not allowed to apply till 3 years are lapse from the date of cancellation.

OFFICIAL FEES (IN BAHRAINI DINAR)

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