Patents: Mexico
General Information
International Agreements : Paris Convention, Nairobi Agreement, PCT & UPOV.
Patent Types : Innovation Patents & Integrated Circuit Layouts
Novelty Requirements : Worldwide Novelty
Claiming priority : Yes
Examination : Yes
Protection Period : 20 Years for Patents – 10 Years for IC Layouts
Publication : Yes – 18 Months after filing date
Annuity Payments : Upon granting by Five (5) year periods
Compulsory Licensing : Yes – three years after granting date
Working or nominal working of Patents/Inventions : Effective working, but it is not
compulsory to file declaration.
Filing Requirements
Patent Filing Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
- Assignment Deed simply signed.
- Specifications, Claims & Drawings in Spanish.
- Full details of the Applicant & Inventor(s).