The validity of a design registration in Bahrain is for 5 years from the filing date renewable for two further terms of 5 years each (15 years in total). Registration in Bahrain stipulates the existence of a home registration or any other foreign registration of the design in order to issue the registration certificate. The specification will be exactly as shown in the basic registration. It can be either in the form of drawings or photographs and should show at least three views of the design.
The international specification of designs is not followed and no novelty requirements are required.
Design applications accepted by the Registrar are published in the Official Gazette. There is a 30 day period open for filing an opposition by any interested party.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property Bulletins
For further information you make also like to view the Intellectual Property Bulletins published monthly by Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property - IP Bulletins
