Patent Registration Mexico: Protect Your Inventions
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Patent registration in Mexico: search, filing & IMPI approval for international companies. Free consultation with specialists.
Is Your Invention at Risk in Mexico?
Without patent protection, others can replicate your invention, profiting from your hard work.
The patent process typically takes 3 to 5 years. Filing early secures your position in line and prevents others from stealing your invention.
What happens without patent protection:
- Anyone can benefit from your ideas
- You lose your edge
- No way to stop infringers
- Your hard work gets stolen
Complete Patent Registration in Mexico
Patent registration gives you exclusive rights to your invention. We help you file before IMPI (Mexican Institute of Industrial Property). We make sure you have the best chance of approval.
What We Protect:
Product Patents
New devices, machines, and physical inventions
Process Patents
Ways to make or do things
Chemical Patents
New compounds and formulas
Software Patents
Technical software that solves real problems
Utility Models
Simple innovations with 15-year protection (patents get 20 years)
How We Get Your Patent Registered
Our Proven Process for Patent Registration in Mexico
- 1Patent Search
We check if your idea is new
- 2Write Application
We describe your invention in Spanish
- 3File with IMPI
We submit before Mexican authorities
- 4Answer Questions
We respond to the office actions from IMPI.
- 5Get Patent
You receive your certificate and 20-year protection
Why Choose Us for Patent Registration in Mexico?
We do patent law. We’ve worked before the IMPI for years. We know how to obtain patent approvals in Mexico.
IMPI Expertise
We are well-versed in Mexican patent law. We stay updated on all IMPI rules. We know what IMPI looks for in applications.
Technical Know-How
We work with inventors from all fields. Regardless of the complexity of the invention, we get it. We understand the technical details that matter.
Proven Results
We’ve helped many inventors get patents in Mexico. Our clients include individuals and major companies.
Complete Service
We do everything from start to finish. Patent search to final certificate. We keep you updated on everything.
Patent Services
Investment in Your Innovation Protection
Every invention is different. We provide honest pricing after understanding your specific needs. Your invention deserves the right protection, not a one-size-fits-all approach
Patent Search & Analysis - Call for Quote
- Complete IMPI and international patent search
- Written opinion about your chances
- Strategic advice for filing
Full Patent Registration - Call for Quote
- Expert application preparation in Spanish
- IMPI filing and tracking
- Handle all government requirements
- Response to examination questions
- Complete registration and certificate
Utility Model Registration - Call for Quote
- 15-year protection for simple innovations
- Faster approval process
- Lower requirements than patents
- Cost-effective option
Beyond Patents
- Copyright Protection: Protect your creative work
- Trademark Defense: Stop people from copying your brand
- Patent Help: Handle complex examination processes
- Patent Defense: Stop others from copying your patents
- International Filing (PCT): Protect inventions worldwide
- Patent Management: Handle multiple patents strategically
- Patent Court Cases: Defend your rights in court
What a Patent in Mexico Costs, 2026
IMPI’s fees are set by law and are the same for Mexican and foreign applicants.
| IMPI official fee | DOF tariff | With 16% VAT | Approx. USD | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National application, up to 30 pages | $4,550.00 | $5,278.00 | ~US$301 | Art. 1a |
| Each additional page over 30 | $61.00 | $70.76 | ~US$4 | Art. 1a bis |
| PCT national phase entry, Chapter I, up to 30 pages | $3,147.00 | $3,650.52 | ~US$208 | Art. 1b |
| PCT national phase entry, Chapter II, up to 30 pages | $1,500.00 | $1,740.00 | ~US$99 | Art. 1c |
| Grant and issuance of the patent title | $3,099.84 | $3,595.81 | ~US$205 | Art. 1e |
If you filed a PCT application, entering Mexico’s national phase costs less than filing directly, and under Chapter II it is roughly a third of a direct filing. Most companies reach Mexico this way and never see a direct-filing quote at all.
Keeping the patent alive
A Mexican patent runs 20 years from the filing date, but only while annuities are paid.
| Annuity | DOF tariff | With 16% VAT | Approx. USD | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years 1 to 5, each | $1,161.90 | $1,347.80 | ~US$77 | Art. 2a |
| Years 6 to 10, each | $1,360.69 | $1,578.40 | ~US$90 | Art. 2b |
| Year 11 onward, each | $1,536.99 | $1,782.91 | ~US$102 | Art. 2c |
Across a full 20-year term that is roughly $28,500 MXN, about US$1,630, in annuities alone. Companies that budget only for the filing are the ones who let a patent lapse in year seven.
Amounts come from the IMPI tariff published in the DOF on 15 March 2024. USD is approximate, at the Banxico FIX rate of 17.5130 MXN per USD published on 24 July 2026.
Our fees are quoted per case. Send us the specification or the PCT number and you will get a fixed quote.
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Get exclusive rights to your inventions in Mexico. Expert patent lawyer handles everything from filing to approval.
Get Your Free ConsultationThe patent registration process
Typical time to grant: 3-5 yearsFiling
We prepare and file your application with the required technical documentation.
Formal examination
IMPI verifies the application's formal completeness.
Publication
Your application is published, opening the file to the public.
Substantive examination
IMPI examines novelty and inventive step; we handle office actions.
Grant
IMPI grants the patent and issues the title.