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Patent Filing in Mexico
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Why File a Patent in Mexico
Filing a patent in Mexico protects your invention in one of Latin America’s largest and most industrialized economies. As a key manufacturing hub under the USMCA and other trade agreements, Mexico plays a central role in global supply chains, especially in automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and energy sectors. A Mexico patent registration ensures that competitors cannot produce, import, or sell your technology without authorization, safeguarding your commercial advantage.
Beyond local protection, a patent in Mexico strengthens your regional IP footprint and can serve as a bridge to broader Latin American markets. The Mexican Patent Office (IMPI) also provides efficient enforcement options and cost-effective procedures, making Mexico an attractive jurisdiction for startups and global companies alike.
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Patent Application Process in Mexico
The patent application process in Mexico is managed by the IMPI and follows clear procedural steps to ensure full protection of your invention. Applicants can file different types of patents in Mexico, each with its own process and requirements.
Invention Patent
(Paris Route or PCT)
Design Patent
Filling Timelines
The time limit for the PCT national phase entry in Mexico is 30 months from the earliest date of priority and 12 months for Direct Paris Route application.
The time limit for filing a design is 6 months from the earliest date of priority.
Required Documents
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable.
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable. A drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination
The formal and substantive examination is conducted automatically, and no additional fees must be paid beside the filing fees. It is possible to request accelerated examination under PPH under certain circumstances.
The examination is conducted automatically, and no additional fees must be paid beside the filing fees.
Granting
Once the patent is accepted for registration the applicant must proceed with the payment of the “Registration fees” along with the “Maintenance” first five years annuities within 2 months form the acceptance notice.
Once the design is accepted for registration, the applicant must proceed with the payment of the registration fees along with the first year’s annuities within 2 months from the decision to grant.
Why Choose Patentarea for
Patent Filing in Mexico
Patentarea simplifies the entire patent registration process, from prior art search to grant, and provides expert support for PCT national phase entries in Mexico and worldwide. Our process is efficient, transparent, and designed to help you secure protection for your invention in just three simple steps:
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Let us know the jurisdictions where your client needs patent support. Whether it’s a single country or a complex multi-national strategy, we have a strong foreign experience to handle filings, prosecutions, analysis and renewals efficiently.
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Receive a Tailored Fee Schedule
We provide a customized and transparent fee schedule based on the selected countries, ensuring cost-effective and predictable pricing. Once you confirm the terms, we take care of everything, keeping you and your client informed throughout the process.
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We Manage Your Portfolio,
Gain full access to all documents, deadlines, and key filings through our advanced online system. We handle everything from submissions to ongoing maintenance, ensuring compliance with local requirements while keeping you updated—at no additional cost.
FAQ’s
How long does it take to get a patent granted in Mexico?
On average, the IMPI patent process takes about three to four years from filing to grant. However, applicants can significantly reduce this time by using the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) or IMPI’s national fast-track program for Mexican applicants, which can lead to patent grants in under a year for eligible cases.
Can I file a patent application in Mexico in English?
Yes. Applicants may initially file in English or another language to secure a filing date, but IMPI requires a Spanish translation of the application to be submitted shortly after filing. The official language of all patent proceedings in Mexico is Spanish, and only the Spanish version will be legally valid.
Can foreign applicants use the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) in Mexico?
Yes. Foreign applicants can request accelerated examination through the PPH if a corresponding patent application has already been allowed by a partner patent office (such as the USPTO, EPO, or JPO). This enables IMPI to rely on prior examination results, speeding up the Mexico patent filing process without any additional IMPI fees.
Why Patentarea.com?
We have a team of patent attorneys and engineers, with years of experience making patent searches, filing patent applications and following up on the patent process in more than 30 countries, which allows us to assure you:
-Competent professionals will perform all the necessary procedures for filing and following up your patent application.
-You will receive timely information regarding updates for the application process.
-If objections or rejections arise in the patent application process, knowledgeable attorneys will advise you on the appropriate course of action.
-All information provided to us will be kept in absolute confidentiality. Before entering any business relationship we electronically sign a confidentiality agreement with you that protects your interests (View our confidentiality agreement).
Who will be in charge of my application?
In countries where services are offered, Patentarea.com relies on teams of recognized and experienced patent attorneys, allowing us to assure a high-quality service.
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