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In the coming days, multiple amendments to the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (and possibly a new Regulation), the Federal Copyright Law, and other Intellectual Property-related laws will come into effect in Mexico. Today, I would like to highlight this brief yet significant reform, which has already been published in the Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la ...

When designating Mexico for extending protection of an international trademark registration under the Madrid System, it is very common for a designation in Mexico to be issued with a partial or total Provisional Refusal of Protection. A Provisional Refusal of Protection is mainly a preliminary opinion issued by a designated office to extend trademark protection –in this case, the Mexican ...

The following are some key aspects under Mexican Trademark Law which are not considered when designating Mexico to extend protection of a Madrid-based international trademark registration: 1. Shortest time frame of application granting (Paris System beats Madrid System by far).  The time frame involving the process of a trademark application –starting from filing the application its conclusion– is a crucial ...

As you may be aware, all trademarks registered in Mexico on and after August 10, 2018, are subject to the obligation of filing a Declaration of Use, once each registration reaches its 3-year term, starting from its granting date. This obligation applies to registrations based on approved, locally filed applications, as well as to registrations granted to designations in Mexico ...

Any registered trademark in Mexico has a 6-month term before, and a 6-month term following the registration’s 10-year term, to file a petition for renewal. When renewed, a trademark registration in Mexico must file jointly a compulsory declaration of use. But if your registration is based on an approved designation of Mexico based on an international registration (Madrid System), you ...

I was invited recently as a guest in this month’s meeting of the International Trademark Laws Committee of the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law. Here is the presentation:

Mexico has been placed on the Priority Watch List in the 2025 Special 301 Report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). https://lnkd.in/eUVe2uUPPage 59 – Being on the Priority Watch List means that Mexico is viewed as a country that fails to effectively combat both physical and digital piracy. Countries on the list include: Argentina, Chile, China, ...

A Complete Guide to Trademark Registration in Mexico In today’s competitive market, securing your brand identity is essential to standing out and building customer trust. Registering a trademark in Mexico is a critical step for businesses aiming to protect their brand and establish a strong market presence. In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about trademark ...

How to register a Patent in Mexico: A Step-by-Step Guide Innovation drives progress, and patents are the cornerstone of protecting your groundbreaking ideas. If you’ve developed an invention in Mexico, securing a patent is essential to safeguard your intellectual property. In this blog post, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide to patent registration in Mexico, explaining its importance, the process, and ...

The Essential Guide to Copyright Registration in Mexico Creative works are valuable assets, and protecting them ensures that their creators receive proper recognition, control, and retribution over their use. Whether you’re an artist, writer, software developer, or entrepreneur, copyright registration in Mexico is a critical step to safeguarding your intellectual works. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the basics ...

Provisional patents are powerful tools that allow inventors in the United States to protect their intellectual property during the final stages of development. These special protections are a temporary and cheaper alternative to traditional patent applications, providing a 12-month period for the inventor to finish the product or determine its commercial viability. Provisional patents have been available for United States ...

Since the inception of the North American Free Trade Agreement, Mexico has been a popular destination for many American companies looking for low-cost manufacturing centers and a stepping stone to accessing Latin markets. Mexico has a large and dynamic workforce that guarantees a high-quality finished product, and the lack of trade barriers means that those products can quickly and reliably ...