MANAMA – The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has issued Decision No. (13) of 2026, introducing a temporary measure for additional time related to the submission of legalised and notarised documents in industrial property procedures.
The decision has been adopted in light of the current regional circumstances and the difficulties faced by applicants in completing legalisation formalities through foreign authorities.
Under the new measure, applicants and agents may proceed with filing trademark, patent, utility model, and industrial design applications without submitting the required legalised documents at the time of filing, provided that the reasons for such delay are clearly stated.
The missing documents must be submitted within a period of three months from the filing date (or from the date of the granted extension). Failure to submit the required documents within the prescribed period will result in the application being considered as not filed.
The decision applies to all new applications that have not yet been formally examined or that are pending completion of legalised documentation requirements. The competent authority will review such cases individually to ensure compliance.
This temporary measure will remain in force for a period of three months from 17 March 2026, the date of entry into force of the decision.
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