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This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of intellectual property laws and regulations applicable in Mexico. 1. What different types of intellectual property rights exist to protect: (a) Inventions (e.g. patents, supplementary protection certificates, rights in trade secrets, confidential information and/or know-how); (b) Brands (e.g. trade marks, cause of action in passing off, rights to prevent […]

We need a shift in collective consciousness and better enforcement of IP rights to combat the serious economic harm from fake goods, says Mauricio Galindo of Dumont. Counterfeiting is a global issue that causes significant harm to the economy, society, and consumers. It affects not only the owners of IP but also consumers who knowingly […]

We’re living through a time of profound change. We’ve perhaps become more aware of evolving developments around us and of the importance of being an active player for positive change in society, in our communities, and in our own lives. In recognition of this, and in alignment with a pillar of our 2022‒2025 Strategic Plan […]

Victor Garrido, Partner at Dumont, makes suggestions for the new regulations that are yet to be refreshed since the new Federal Law for The Protection of Industrial Property (FLPIP) was instated in 2020. As broadly publicized domestically and abroad, the new Federal Law for The Protection of Industrial Property (FLPIP) entered into force in Mexico […]

Examining changes in the prosecution and protection of inventions Edith Rivero and Victor Garrido of Dumont analyse provisions in the new Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property, including those relating to withdrawal of a priority claim, patentable subject matter, divisional applications, supplementary certificates and the Bolar exemption After a long wait Mexico finally […]

Victor Garrido, Partner at Dumont, makes suggestions for the new regulations that are yet to be refreshed since the new Federal Law for The Protection of Industrial Property (FLPIP) was instated in 2020. As broadly publicized domestically and abroad, the new Federal Law for The Protection of Industrial Property (FLPIP) entered into force in Mexico […]

The Intellectual property (IP) community  has been hearing for several years about blockchain and how this technology will transform IP. Now that blockchanin is coming into practice, there are a few things to know as it arrives. Read more

Laura Collada offers her arguments for making Mexico more of a priority in your clients’ IP strategy On 19 February 2013, the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement concerning the International Registration of Trade Marks (the “Madrid Protocol”) entered into force in Mexico. The instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol was deposited at WIPO on 19 November 2012, and the guidelines… Read more

Mexico acceded to the Madrid System in 2013 and has signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership(TPP) which is still pending ratification by the Mexican Senate. The amendment of the Industrial Property Law, as well as changes to some of the criteria applied by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property, have become urgent to deal with the needs […]

Much has been written about COVID-19 and about mental health issues in times of the pandemic… but what is it like to live it in the flesh? Continue reading

Rumour has it that the hot topic for 2022 will be the metaverse and NFTs (Non-fungible tokens), and it seems it would be the right thing to say. The recent premieres of Spider-Man: No Way Home and The Matrix Resurrections are just two examples that it is a hot topic within millennials, centennials, and other […]

Much has been written about COVID-19 and about mental health issues in times of the pandemic… but what is it like to live it in the flesh? I still cannot believe the size of the pandemic in many ways: the deaths, the families, the lost jobs, the milestones that will never be (graduation from high […]

Mexico is in fashion. It is not only the food, the pre-Columbian sites, the Colonial towns, the beach resorts, the music, it goes further. The last couple of years, luxury designers have used drawings, symbols and cultural expressions of Mexican indigenous peoples in their designs, which has caused outrage amongst Mexican authorities and organizations trying […]

Previously published in WIPR Christian Thomae of Dumont outlines the significant amendments made to Mexico’s industrial property law following the signing of the US–Mexico–Canada Agreement. In late June, Mexican Congress passed the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property, abolishing the Law of Industrial Property. Entering into force on November 5, 2020, the new […]

Mexico’s new Industrial Property Law heralds an improved system for the country’s IP owners in almost every area, says Christian Thomae. November 5, 2020, marked the date on which Mexico adopted the new Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property. This repealed the previous law that had been in force for 25 years and […]

Mexico’s new federal IP law has greatly affected the prosecution of divisional patent applications,  Romeo Chora of Dumont explains. On November 5, 2020, a new Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (FLPIP) came into force in Mexico. It intends to fill some gaps existing in the former law and, among other goals, update […]