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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Mexico

Who registers trademarks in Mexico, what it costs, how long it takes and what foreign owners need — with links to the official sources and IP firms that can file for you.

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Quick answer

Trademarks in Mexico are registered with the Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial (IMPI); the official application examination through to grant fee is MXN 2,695.18 per class, and third parties can oppose within 1 month from publication of the application in the Gaceta. A registration lasts 10 years from the registration date and can be renewed. Mexico can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
IMPI
Official fee
MXN 2,695.18 / class
Madrid Protocol
Member since 2013
Opposition
1 month from publication of the application in …
Protection
10 years from registration date
Multi-class filing
Allowed

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Official fees in Mexico

Official feeAmount
Application examination through to grant (per class)
Tariff art. 14a, before VAT (16%); 10% discount when filed via Marca en Línea, giving MXN 2,813.77 including VAT online		MXN 2,695.18
Renewal (per class)
Tariff art. 14c, before VAT		MXN 2,597.77
Declaration of use
Tariff art. 14d, before VAT		MXN 985.67
Opposition (per opposition)
Tariff art. 14b, before VAT		MXN 3,704.09

Official office fees only (schedule as of 2023-05). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Mexico

  1. Search existing marks in IMPI's MARCia/Marcanet databases before filing.
  2. Create a Cuenta PASE account with IMPI to file online through Marca en Línea.
  3. Complete the online form with the mark, owner details, Nice class(es) and goods or services, and upload the design as a GIF if needed.
  4. Generate and pay the official fee form, then sign the application with an e-signature (e.firma) or CURP.
  5. The application is published in the Gaceta de la Propiedad Industrial, opening a one-month opposition window.
  6. IMPI examines the application and issues any office actions, which must be answered through the electronic mailbox.
  7. If no objections remain, IMPI grants the registration and issues the title.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: IMPI examines formalities and substantive (absolute and relative) grounds. Under the April 2026 amendment, IMPI must decide trademark applications within five months where no office actions or oppositions arise.
  • Publication: Gaceta de la Propiedad Industrial (IMPI's official electronic gazette)
  • Opposition period: 1 month from publication of the application in the Gaceta; not extendable
  • Typical timeline: Up to 5 months by law where there are no office actions or oppositions (2026 amendment); a 2022 practitioner guide cited roughly 4–6 months

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the registration date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: Renewal may be requested from 6 months before expiry and up to 6 months after expiry
  • Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 3 years of non-use.
  • Rights system: first to file.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: Applicants must give an address for notifications within Mexico and an email address (LFPPI art. 17); in practice foreign owners file through a Mexican representative.
  • Power of attorney: A simple power of attorney letter signed before two witnesses (in Mexico or abroad) is accepted for individuals and for legal entities in specified procedures; no notarisation or legalisation needed in those cases (LFPPI art. 27).
  • Language: Spanish; foreign-language marks may be accompanied by a Spanish translation in the application

Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Mexico can act as your local agent — see firms.

Madrid Protocol

Mexico is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2013). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (45 classes). One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Mexico compares

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Good to know in Mexico

  • A declaration of use must be filed within three months after the third anniversary of registration, and use must be declared again at each renewal; this also applies to international registrations covering Mexico.
  • For registrations granted after 5 November 2020 the 10-year term runs from the grant date; older registrations run from the filing date.
  • The 2026 amendments expressly recognise position, motion and multimedia marks and introduced the ability to suspend applications pending related nullity or cancellation actions.
  • IMPI fees are subject to 16% VAT on top of the published tariff amounts.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Mexico?
The IMPI official fee is MXN 2,695.18 per class before VAT; filed online through Marca en Línea the 10% discount applies and the payable amount is MXN 2,813.77 including VAT.
How long does trademark registration take in Mexico?
Since the April 2026 amendment, IMPI must decide an application within five months if there are no office actions or oppositions; objections extend the process.
Is Mexico part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Mexico since 19 February 2013.
Do I need to file a declaration of use for a Mexican trademark?
Yes. A declaration of use must be filed within three months after the third anniversary of registration, and use must be declared again at renewal.
How long is a Mexican trademark valid?
Ten years from the registration (grant) date, renewable for further 10-year periods; renewal can be filed from 6 months before to 6 months after expiry.
How long is the opposition period in Mexico?
Third parties have one month from publication of the application in the Gaceta de la Propiedad Industrial to file an opposition, and this period cannot be extended.