Region: Mexico

Challenge, reform and opportunity for Mexican business – a legal perspective

Mexico’s unique business position makes it an attractive investment location. While this brings challenges, it also signals opportunity with the reform of the Industrial Property Law.

25 February 2019

Mexican trademark registrations under Madrid System – convenient solution, but no guarantee

The Madrid System can be used as a simple solution for registering trademarks worldwide. However, it does not guarantee that a trademark will be accepted in all designated countries.

27 December 2018

Hugo Boss accused of bullying, Mexico IPO enters logo debate and fake shopping apps discovered: news round-up

In our latest round-up, we look at a brand owner claiming the IPO “made a mistake” in granting their mark, an Indian shopping site launching a new anti-counterfeiting programme, and much more.

27 November 2018

Mexican trademarks and the Commercial Treaty of North America

The new North American Free Trade Agreement includes stronger measures against counterfeiting and piracy, including the ability to stop the entry and exit of suspected counterfeit products.

29 October 2018

USMCA “breaks new ground” in geographical indications policy, contends GI consortium

The Consortium for Common Food Names has praised the new USMCA trade deal, claiming it “marks a sea change” in GI policy. In a strongly-worded statement, it also hits out at the EU for “monopolising common names and terms”.

10 October 2018

Can fluid marks be considered part of a client’s IP portfolio in Mexico?

Mexico recently introduced a number of legal amendments whereby the types of registration for distinctive signs were extended to include non-traditional marks. However, fluid mark protection remains a riddle.

29 August 2018

Amendments to Industrial Property Law due to come into force - key features explained

Earlier this year, the Mexican Senate approved a decree which introduced significant amendments to the Industrial Property Law. This update highlights the key changes introduced by the decree, which is due to come into force on 10 August 2018.

31 July 2018

“Don’t panic” – new entrants to Madrid Protocol give mixed feedback on their experience since accession

Law firm practitioners in jurisdictions that have adopted the Madrid Protocol in recent years have shared their experience in an exclusive survey. While some praised the system, other were scathing about its impact.

24 July 2018

Symbols of the rich and famous: challenges for fashion and luxury brands

Innovation, notoriety, protective registration and counterfeiting are key challenges for fashion and luxury brands. Fortunately, Mexico has a complex system of enforcement in place.

29 June 2018

“Providing customers with what they want is one of the best ways to reduce piracy”: inside Grupo Televisa’s enforcement efforts

How the Mexican media giant approaches brand and content enforcement.

18 June 2018