How does Article 49 of the new Regulations of the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property affect divisional applications in Mexico?
As you may know, the new Regulations of the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (“Regulations of the Federal Law”) were published on April 28, 2026, and will come into force on July 22, 2026. New restrictions for the filing of divisional applications in Mexico will come into force. To understand the new […]
Digital Identity at Crossroads: Rethinking Fraud Prevention and Privacy in Latin America
A region under siege Few regions in the world have embraced digital transformation as rapidly as Latin America. Mobile banking, instant payment networks and sprawling online marketplaces have redrawn the boundaries of commerce and financial access, bringing millions of previously excluded consumers and small businesses into the formal economy. But that transformation has a shadow; […]
NEW IMPI-COFEPRIS LINKAGE SYSTEM PORTAL TO STRENGTHEN PATENT RIGHTS AND MARKETING AUTHORIZATION OF MEDICINES IN MEXICO
Introduction The relationship between the protection of industrial property and health regulation is one of the most complex and relevant axes of contemporary pharmaceutical law. In legal systems where the authorization of generic medicines depends on the prior verification of current patent rights, the institutional articulation between industrial property authorities and health agencies is decisive […]
OPPOSITION TO MARKETING AUTHORIZATION OF GENERIC OR BIOSIMILAR DRUGS BEFORE COFEPRIS
The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) has implemented a mechanism to oppose applications for marketing authorizations of generic or biosimilar drugs that could involve active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) protected by patent. This mechanism gives patent holders the opportunity to express themselves in the face of such applications for marketing authorization of […]
Mexico Strengthens Consumer Protection for Subscriptions: What the New Article 76 Bis Reform Means for Digital Businesses
In December 2025, Mexico enacted a targeted reform to its Federal Consumer Protection Law (LFPC) aimed squarely at subscription-based digital services. While the amendment may appear incremental at first glance, it introduces material new compliance obligations for e-commerce providers operating recurring charge and auto-renewal models. The reform added fractions VIII and IX to Article […]
PROCESS PATENTS IN MEXICAN MANUFACTURING: THE EVIDENTIARY
The global economy has undergone a significant transformation in the 21st century, resulting in the emergence of “nearshoring”, referring to the relocation of assembly lines from one country to another, especially when they are distant from each other. This process has forced a fundamental restructuring of regional supply chains in Mexico, transitioning from labor-intensive factories, […]
Mexico making progress on the Global Innovation Stage
In recent times, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) has focused its efforts on reducing patent processing times in Mexico. As a special measure, recent efforts have focused on granting applications filed by Mexican applicants and independent national inventors. In this regard, it is important to note that, according to data available from the […]
Trademarks Evolution and the Use of Fluid Trademarks in Commerce
Trademarks and service marks are subject to constant evolution globally, with designs often modified to meet business needs. Traditionally, trademarks have been used in a single representation. However, marketing techniques are opening the door to the adoption of so-called “fluid trademark usage,” a trademarking strategy in which a company uses several changing versions of its […]
IMPORTANCE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL TRADEMARK AND ITS REGULATION
Introduction The distinctive name or pharmaceutical trademark plays a fundamental role in the regulation of pharmaceutical products. This name, which commercially identifies a medicine, not only has legal and commercial implications, but also a direct impact on public health and patient safety. Pharmaceutical trademarks help differentiate products, encourage consumer confidence, and avoid confusion in the […]
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY AT THE CROSSROADS OF COMPLIANCE, COMPETITION AND GEOPOLITICS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE 2026 REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT (USMCA)
2026 will be a crucial year to determine the continuity of the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada, better known as USMCA; this first six-year review that is scheduled for July 1st, 2026 is a procedural verification that will allow determining the continuation of the trade agreement. Nevertheless, the political and economic context […]