Features of the Mexican design patent application process

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IMPI conducts formal and substantive examinations of designs. Substantive examination begins automatically, without a request.

专利申请流程

MX Mexico

How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Mexico?
6-8 months
Novelty Grace Period for Utility Model Applications in Mexico
Novelty grace period of 12 months for inventors, their successors and third parties who have received information about the invention from the inventor/successors, through any form of communication or at national and international exhibitions .
Features of the patent application process for utility model applications in Mexico
IMPI conducts formal and substantive examinations of utility model patent applications. However, the requirements for substantive examination are relatively loose, only novelty and industrial applicability are required, but innovation is not required.
Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Mexico?
Mexican Institute of Industrial Property
English: Mexican Institute of Industrial Property, abbreviation: IMPI
URL: www.impi.gob.mx
Mexican Invention Patent Search: Search -- FOLLOW (impi.gob.mx)
How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Mexico?
15 years
Whether the Mexican design application can be DAS
yes
Whether the Mexican invention patent application can be DAS
yes
Is type conversion possible for Mexican industrial design applications?
no

Filing Language: Spanish

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Novelty Grace Period for Patent Applications for Inventions in Mexico
Novelty grace period of 12 months for inventors, their successors and third parties who have received information about the invention from the inventor/successors, through any form of communication or at national and international exhibitions .