Region: Mexico

In June 2019 Arturo Ishbak Martínez joined Lego Group to become its first senior counsel for Latin America. One year on, he sits down with WTR to provide insight into the company’s brand protection approach.

04 June 2020

In our latest round-up, we look at Puma’s Olympics trademark application being rejected, Aon launching an IP risk platform, the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office creating a coronavirus time capsule, and much more.

12 May 2020

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting: A Global Guide 2020

There are several legal instruments available which carry significant benefits to those who choose to fight back and protect their intangible assets.

23 April 2020

Differences in the treatment of well-known and famous marks create pitfalls for the unwary. An administrative declaration is the best option, but obtaining one can be burdensome.

03 April 2020

Mexico has deposited its instrument of accession to the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement, bringing the number of members to the Hague design registration system up to 74. This is likely to have a significant impact on the number of Hague designs being applied for.

01 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

Featured in World Trademark Review Yearbook 2020/2021

The current administration is planning on reforming the current legal framework.

17 March 2020

In our latest edition, we look at Canada enacting plain packaging, the acquisition of Forever 21, serial trademark filer Michael Gleissner still owing significant costs at the UKIPO, and much more.

21 February 2020

While there is cause for alarm in many industries whenever a potential new pandemic arrives, one company has found itself in the spotlight for a different reason following the coronavirus outbreak – the Corona beer brand.

03 February 2020

Changes in consumer preference and behaviour have transformed the fast-moving consumer goods industry. IP rights are fundamental to the success strategy of any consumer goods company, enabling brand owners to protect their brands and consumers from imitations.

23 December 2019