Japan and Bahrain PPH: How they are Making Patents Work Better Together

Introduction Japan and Bahrain agreed on something that could change the way inventors and businesses protect what they create. The two countries made a deal to launch a Patent Prosecution Highway (or PPH, as it’s known in the world of intellectual property) beginning January 2026. PPH acts like a traffic fast lane, specifically designed for patent applications, to help them move more smoothly and efficiently between countries. This new agreement is all about removing red tape, making the...