According to the "Memorandum of Understanding on the PPH Project between the CNIPA and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) of Bahrain,", the PPH pilot project between China and Bahrain was officially launched on May 1, 2024 and will last for five years until April 30, 2029.

After the launch of the PPH pilot between China and Bahrain, applicants can submit PPH requests to the CNIPA in accordance with the "Procedure for Submitting PPH Requests to the CNIPA under the PPH Pilot Project between China and Bahrain" and submit PPH requests to the MOIC in accordance with the "Procedure for Submitting PPH Requests to the Patent Office of the Directorate of Foreign Trade and Intellectual Property of the MOIC under the PPH Pilot Project".

Attachment: Procedure for Submitting PPH Requests to the CNIPA under the PPH Pilot Project between China and Bahrain (English)

Attachment: Procedure for Submitting PPH Requests to the Patent Office of the Directorate of Foreign Trade and Intellectual Property of the MOIC under the PPH Pilot Project (English)

(Source: website of the CNIPA)