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ARTICLE · 28 OCTOBER 2026

Bahrain Adopts 13th Edition Of Nice Classification For Trademarks

Bahrain has updated its trademark filing framework by adopting the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification, effective 1 October 2026. This internationally recognised system organises goods and services into classes for trademark registration, with the latest edition incorporating revisions to align with changes in technology and commercial activity. Trademark owners should review their specifications and portfolio strategies to ensure compliance with the updated classification framework.

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Bahrain has introduced an important update to its trademark filing framework with the adoption of the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification, effective 1 October 2026.

The Bahrain Trademark Office, under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, has confirmed that the latest edition will now be used for the classification of goods and services in trademark applications filed in the Kingdom.

What Has Changed?

The Nice Classification is the internationally recognised system used to organise goods and services into classes for trademark registration. Its latest edition incorporates revisions designed to keep the system aligned with changes in technology, commercial activity and the types of goods and services entering the market.

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