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.
- IMPI conducts formal and substantive examinations of designs. Substantive examination begins automatically, without a request.
yes
Mexican Institute of Industrial Property
English: Mexican Institute of Industrial Property, abbreviation: IMPI
URL: www.impi.gob.mx
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15 years
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
As a PCT filing office, it accepts the restoration of the right of priority on the grounds of "unintentional".
yes
yes
1-2 years
20 years