Trademark
Important Regulations:
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Industrial Property Law
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Memorandum No. CAS/1/OR/1598/2013
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Madrid Protocol
Guidelines for the use of distinctive denominations for drugs
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The distinguishing names of drugs shall be different in at least three letters for each word.
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Two words are considered when there is a separation between them.
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Punctuation marks or mathematical symbols can be used.
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Names cannot make any reference to any treatment or part of the body.
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The logo cannot allude or refer to any part of he body nor the product benefits.
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Words that enhance the qualities, e.g.: Plus, Forte, etc. are not accepted.
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The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property is the agency responsible for the control, authorization, surveillance and analysis of the trademarks in Mexico
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Trademark Holder
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​Any Mexican or foreign company can be the owner and holder of a trademark in Mexico. Foreign companies must issue a power of attorney for a Mexican citizen to represent it.
Duration of the trademark:
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10 years
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Renewable
Internationalize your trademark:
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We analyze if the Madrid protocol is applicable
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If the registration is made per country
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Requirements for the formalities:
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Applicant's name
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Applicant's address
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Applicant's nationality
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Exact address of the factory or establishment
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Date of first use in Mexico or mention that it has not been used
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In case of logo; deliver the design in a clear picture in .JPEG or .BMP format
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Articles or services that protect the trademark
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​Power of attorney