On 9 August 2015, Clyde & Co opened a direct filing office, Clyde IP Services, in Manama, Bahrain. This office will provide our clients with access to an efficient and cost effective direct filing capability for trade marks, patents and designs in Bahrain, a key country in the region. If you would like any further information on the services offered by Clyde IP Services, please speak with your usual contact at Clyde & Co. To coincide with this exciting news, our main article this month is a ‘Bahrain special', with our team providing some insight into intellectual property considerations specific to the Kingdom of Bahrain.