Anti­counterfeiting In Mexico

Legal framework

The following legislation governs counterfeiting in Mexico:

• the Industrial Property Law;
• the Federal Criminal Code;
• the Copyright Law; and
• the Customs Law.

Depending on the matter involved, these laws – alone or in combination – provide rights holders with the necessary tools to take legal action against counterfeiting and seize illegal merchandise, obtain preliminary injunctions and seek appropriate remedies against infringement.

Border measures

Customs officers at Mexico’s 49 customs offices inspect the contents of containers with Mexico as their final destination in order to detect counterfeit merchandise.

Because the authorities cannot commence proceedings against counterfeit goods, rights holders must file the corresponding legal actions in order to obtain the seizure of illegal goods.