Mexico Trademark Registration 

The average time frame for the registration approval is 12 months, if no objections or oppositions arise.

 

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The entire territory of Mexico is the limitation.

 

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A power of attorney is not a requirement for filing an application but it is useful in cases where:

• the applicant needs to respond to any official request
• the applicant must change an attorney
• the applicant wants to withdraw the application

 

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There is no benefit for using the mark before filing the application. However, in cases where two applicants filed for application at the same time and they are applying for identical marks, the applicant that can provide proof of earlier date of use will be granted the right for registration.

 

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Yes. Third-parties especially business competitors may request the trademark authorities to cancel your registration on the ground of non-use. 

In addition, for marks registered after August 10, 2018, the Trademark Office in Mexico requires to file a declaration of use 3 years from the registration date. Furthermore, all renewal requests must include a declaration of use.

 

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Applicants are allowed to register marks/signs such as: words, slogans, names, colours, 3-dimensional shapes, trade dress and devices. Special requirements are applicable for each registrable mark.

 

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The application will first be examined by the trademark authorities. The trademark must meet all requirements for a registrable trademark. Compliance of all requirements will result to the mark’s registration and then details will be published for the public to see.

Applicants are prohibited to register immoral marks, signs that contradict public order, names/flags/symbols of nations/states/international organization, generic name and non-distinguishable marks.

 

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Yes. Mexico uses the Nice Classification system. If the trademark will be used for multiple classes of goods, it is necessary to get an individual application for each class.

 

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Yes. If the applicant first filed the application in a country that is a member of the Paris Convention, that filing date can be considered as the filing date in Mexico. The application date must not exceed 6 months since the first filing.

You must use the trademark within 3 years from the date it was registered and, if your mark was registered after August 10, 2018, you must also file a declaration of use 3 years from the registration date.

More so, 3 consecutive years of not using the mark is also a ground for cancelled registration. To satisfy the requirements, the mark must be commercially used and the commerce or trade must happen in the jurisdiction of Mexico.

Finally, to renew your trademark registration, you must file a declaration of use along with the renewal application.

 

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It is valid for 10 years starting from the date of application. Note that the computation will NOT start from the date of registration.

 

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Count 10 years from the date you filed the application.

 

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It is illegal to use an unregistered trademark for commerce and trade.

 

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