Mexican intellectual property law gives owners of brands, inventions, and creative works powerful legal tools to operate and grow in Latin America’s second-largest economy. Trademarks and patents are administered by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), while copyright registration is handled by the National Copyright Institute (INDAUTOR). Each system runs on its own timeline, fees, and procedural rules.
In this section you will find articles on the three pillars of Mexican IP, trademark registration with up to 10 years of renewable protection, patents covering inventions for 20 years, and copyright protection that arises automatically and lasts for the author’s lifetime plus 100 years. We also cover related figures including industrial designs, utility models, geographical indications, and trade secrets.
Mexico is a party to the major international IP treaties, including the Madrid Protocol for international trademarks, the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), and the Berne Convention for copyright. This framework lets foreign companies extend their existing IP portfolios into Mexico and enforce those rights against infringers in Mexican courts.
AURAMIP advises U.S., European, and Asian companies on every stage of IP protection in Mexico, from initial filing to enforcement and licensing strategy.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the United Nations specialized agency that administers the international intellectual property protection system. For global companies seeking to protect their innovations, trademarks, and creations in Mexico and beyond, WIPO serves as the gateway to safeguard Intellectual Property rights in over 190 countries through a single application. With Mexico […]
