Bahrain’s Intellectual Property Office has reported that its IP portal, previously disrupted by a technical failure, is now fully restored. The authority has also clarified that late filings caused by the service interruption will not attract late fees and should not prejudice core deadlines such as priority claims; affected users should now complete any pending steps through the online system as soon as possible.
The practical message is reassuring but not a reason to slow down. The temporary allowance to submit certified legal documents, including powers of attorney, within three months helps applicants dealing with overseas execution and legalisation formalities. Still, case owners should promptly review filing receipts, payment records and missing documents, treating the grace period as a recovery measure rather than a new operating timetable.
