Organisation: Mexican Institute of Industrial Property

Focus remains on Mexico adhering to the terms of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as Consortium for Common Food Names senior director Shawna Morris considers the treaty’s effects on geographical indications over the past 12 months.

09 August 2021

Covid-19 has affected IP practices in a range of ways. WTR’s Global Leaders reflect on changes to workplace processes and the IP landscape that have been felt over the last 18 months.

08 July 2021

Renown is a powerful tool for trademark practitioners, but when seeking to establish and utilise it in Central and South America, local nuance is all important.

04 January 2021

One of the most significant changes brought about by the new Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property is the introduction of partial cancellation actions, which should bring several benefits to the Mexican IP system.

03 December 2020

The country has an advanced system that is attractive to its northern neighbours. It also has an impressive roster of brands that are of significant value in the region.

13 November 2020

Mexico’s new Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property was published in the Official Gazette on 1 July 2020 and will come into force on 5 November 2020. This update highlights the key changes that trademark owners and practitioners should be aware of.

02 September 2020

With softened criminal penalties and agencies powerless to initiate their own seizure proceedings, brand owners should make a concerted effort and the best use of the remedies available to protect their marks in Mexico.

06 July 2020

Although Mexico has experienced an important slowdown in the activities associated with the protection of intellectual property, the IP system has not completely come to a halt, and IMPI is expected to resume its regular activities by 30 June 2020.

17 June 2020

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In the 2020 edition of our exclusive research project into the most innovative IP offices in the world, we found significant improvements in non-core tools and services – although gaps remain.

06 April 2020

Earlier this month, Mexico deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Agreement at WIPO. The move is significant in WIPO’s aim to create a global system for the protection of industrial designs.

19 March 2020