Bahrain has joined the Locarno Agreement, following the deposit of its instrument of accession with WIPO on 29 July 2026.
The Locarno Agreement establishes a unified classification system for industrial designs across WIPO member states.
The treaty will enter into force for Bahrain on 29 October 2026.
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Although the portal services were suspended during the outage, deadlines remain unaffected and late fees have been waived.
The measure came into effect on 17 March and will remain in force for three months.
The EPO and Bahrain have partnered to facilitate resource and knowledge sharing and enhance the patent processing efficiency.
As of 9 April 2025, all trade mark applications must comply with the revised list of goods and services.
The extended term applies to new registrations, pending applications, and renewals, while existing registrations will adopt the 15-year term upon renewal.
Saudi Arabia’s ratification marks a significant step in strengthening industrial design protection and supporting innovation.
The portal is expected to simplify procedures and improve access to services for industrial design registration, appeals and oppositions.
The renewal deadline has been extended to 11 September 2026 without late fees.
Rights holders can now seek industrial design protection in eight EAPO member states through a single application.
The accession will simplify international design protection and further align Georgia's IP framework with global standards.
Saudi Arabia’s ratification marks a significant step in strengthening industrial design protection and supporting innovation.
The portal is expected to simplify procedures and improve access to services for industrial design registration, appeals and oppositions.
