We are pleased to announce that as of April 9, 2025, the transition to the 12th edition of the Nice Classification for goods and services has officially taken effect. This update brings important changes and improvements to the classification system used for trademark registration and protection.
The Nice Classification, which organizes goods and services into 45 classes, is...
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Bahrain has signed two significant memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the European Patent Office (EPO), with the presence of the Minister of Industry and Commerce and representatives from both offices.
These agreements align with Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to strengthen intellectual...
The Bahrain Cabinet has approved a memorandum of cooperation for the fast-track examination of patents between the Department of Foreign Trade and Industrial Property of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Bahrain and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Additionally, the Cabinet has endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding on comprehensive cooperation in the field of...