The Statutory Declaration of Actual and Effective use and the Cancellation Action Due Non-Use in Mexico. Do they relate?

The post clarifies that the declaration of actual and effective use, which is essential for maintaining a trademark registration, does not provide immunity against a cancellation action based on non-use.

Understanding the new opposition system against trademark applications in Mexico

The opposition system against trademark applications in Mexico, provided in the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property enacted in 2020, poses specific challenges. I explain some of them.

Some problems that Madrid users may face in Mexico

The Madrid System for the international protection of trademarks is convenient, but not free from challenges and risks, some of them specific of holders of International Registrations. We explain a few common issues.

The Statutory Declaration of Actual Use in Mexico

Owners of trademarks registered or protected in Mexico must file a declaration of use. I provide a few comments about when and how to comply with this relatively new statutory burden.

New Statute and Precedent Impact Divisional Applications in Mexico

A new binding precedent may cause the rejection of divisional applications filed after the allowance of the patent application.

Tips about registering trademarks in Mexico

Mexico enacted a new trademak law in 2020. We give a few tips that could help when deciding filing a trademark application in Mexico.

Mexico enacts a law to protect traditional knowledge and cultural expressions

Mexico moves forward to protect traditional knowledge, but new law may be difficult to enforce.

Madrid users: verify the date of grant of protection or risk losing your rights in Mexico.

The Mexican Patent and Trademark Office might be unconsciously providing confusing information about the date of protection of International Registrations, jeopardizing the right-holder’s ability to maintain the protection.

Mexican Law is tough on Madrid users

Users of the Madrid System should be aware of some special difficutlies to maintain trademark rights in Mexico.

News from Mexico: the end of lockdown and a new patents and trademarks law

The Mexican Congress enected a new law regarding patents and trademarks in Mexico. The following are a few highlights.