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Patents

File a patent in Mexico from abroad: IMPI filing fee about US$281 direct or about US$194 via PCT national phase, 20-year term. Fixed-fee quotes.

Patent Registration in Mexico: IMPI Filing for US and International Companies

You can file a patent in Mexico directly with IMPI or, if you already have a PCT application, by entering Mexico’s national phase. IMPI’s filing fee is about US$281 for a direct application of up to 30 pages, or about US$194 for a PCT national phase entry under Chapter I, and grant typically takes 3 to 5 years. Once granted, the patent runs 20 years from the filing date, as long as the annuities are paid. We are an intellectual property law firm in Mexico City that prepares, files and prosecutes patent applications for companies in the United States and beyond.

Filing fee about US$281

Direct national application up to 30 pages, MXN 5,278 with VAT

PCT entry about US$194

National phase, Chapter I, MXN 3,650.52 with VAT

3 to 5 years

Typical time from filing to grant

20-year term

From the filing date, while annuities are paid

Email Us for a QuoteOr write directly to coc@auramip.com

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

1
Patent Search
We check if your idea is new
2
Write Application
We describe your invention in Spanish
3
File with IMPI
We submit before Mexican authorities
4
Answer Questions
We respond to the office actions from IMPI.
5
Get Patent
You receive your certificate and 20-year protection

Cristian Orta Corona, patent lawyer in Mexico City

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.

Gold-sealed certificate, a granted patent registration in Mexico

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: Quoted per Case

Complete IMPI and international patent search
Written opinion about your chances
Strategic advice for filing

Full Patent Registration: Quoted per Case

Expert application preparation in Spanish
IMPI filing and tracking
Handle all government requirements
Response to examination questions
Complete registration and certificate

Utility Model Registration: Quoted per Case

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$281	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$194	Art. 1b
PCT national phase entry, Chapter II, up to 30 pages	$1,500.00	$1,740.00	~US$93	Art. 1c
Grant and issuance of the patent title	$3,099.84	$3,595.81	~US$191	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$72	Art. 2a
Years 6 to 10, each	$1,360.69	$1,578.40	~US$84	Art. 2b
Year 11 onward, each	$1,536.99	$1,782.91	~US$95	Art. 2c

Across a full 20-year term that is roughly $28,500 MXN, about US$1,520, 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 18.7962 MXN per USD published on 30 October 2026.

Our fees are quoted per case. Send us the specification or the PCT number and you will get a fixed quote.

Ready to Protect Your Invention in Mexico?

Send us the specification or the PCT number. You get a fixed quote and the list of what we need from you.