Estados Unidos de América

Bahrein, Reino de

Indicaciones geográficas

13. Please describe in detail how the additional protection required for geographical indications for wines and spirits under Article 23.1 of the TRIPS Agreement is implemented, citing to the relevant provisions of law or regulation, and provide examples of geographical indications for such products.

The draft Law on Geographical Indications does not explicitly refer to wines and spirits. However, Article 13 provides that any person may claim a more favourable protection granted to a Geographical indication under any agreement, convention or treaty to which Bahrain is party.