Bahrain: Adopts the 12th Edition of the Nice Classification

MANAMA – In a significant development for intellectual property rights in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce officially announced on 29 April 2025 that the Bahrain Industrial Property Office (IPO) had adopted the 12th Edition of the NICE Classification. The implementation took effect as from 9 April 2024, with the announcement formally issued in late April 2025.

With this adoption, all new trademark applications filed in Bahrain will now be examined in accordance with the updated classification structure. This move aligns Bahrain’s trademark practice with the latest international standards and enhances consistency with other jurisdictions that have already transitioned to the 12th Edition.