Milestones In Intellectual Property In Mexico During 2016

Mexico's IP regime has undergone remarkable reforms and substantial progress during the past years taking a major step forward in the efforts to toughen IP rights protection, improve competition and, consequently, encourage foreign investment.

Indeed, 2016 was definitely a year that brought several IP developments into light in Mexico. With the long awaited trademark opposition system now fully implemented, the adherence to the Pacific Alliance and the PPH agreements established as a result thereof, as well as with the effective implementation of the new criminal justice system, Mexico has become a referent of a newly industrialized country (NIC) actively striving for recognizing IIP with its fair value.