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.
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Mexico
- How long does it take for a Mexican invention patent application to be granted?
- Features of the patent application process for utility model applications in Mexico
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Mexico?
- Whether the Mexican design application can be DAS
- Whether a utility model application in Mexico can be DAS
- Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Mexico?
- Is type conversion possible for Mexican industrial design applications?
- Instructions for Authorization and Annual Fee of Utility Model Application in Mexico
- Can Mexican invention patent application priority be restored?