6 October 2025
Bahrain and Japan to Launch PPH
Bahrain and Japan will launch a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) programme on 1 January 2026, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding in September 2025.
Bahrain already has active or recently established PPH pilot programs with several IP offices, including China, EPO, Korea and the US. This program leverages the work of previous offices to streamline and expedite the patent examination process, reducing redundancy and processing times for applicants.
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