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Bahrain and China Launch Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) of Bahrain and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) have launched a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program. This collaboration, effective 01.05.2024 and running for five years, aims to streamline the patent process for inventors. Applicants who receive a positive ruling on patent claims from either MOIC or CNIPA can leverage the PPH program to expedite the examination of corresponding claims in the other office. This reduces duplication of efforts and speeds up patent approvals.

The PPH program is an international initiative that facilitates faster patent processing by allowing patent offices to share workload. This China-Bahrain partnership marks CNIPA’s 33rd PPH collaboration globally.