# Trademark registration in Mexico

> 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.

Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/mexico
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial (Mexican Institute of Industrial Property) (IMPI)
- **Official fee:** MXN 2,695.18 — Application examination through to grant (per class)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 2013
- **Opposition period:** 1 month from publication of the application in the Gaceta
- **Protection:** 10 years from the registration date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** Allowed
- **Foreign applicants:** Applicants must give an address for notifications within Mexico and an email address

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://www.gob.mx/impi
- Official trademark search: https://marcia.impi.gob.mx
- Law: Ley Federal de Protección a la Propiedad Industrial (Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property), in force 5 November 2020, last amended DOF 3 April 2026 — https://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/LFPPI.pdf
- Law: Acuerdo por el que se da a conocer la Tarifa por los servicios que presta el IMPI (fee schedule, last reform DOF 12 May 2023) — https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/824879/Acuerdo.Tarifa.12.05.23.pdf

## Official fees (as of 2023-05)
- Application examination through to grant (per class): MXN 2,695.18 — Tariff art. 14a, before VAT (16%); 10% discount when filed via Marca en Línea, giving MXN 2,813.77 including VAT online
- Renewal (per class): MXN 2,597.77 — Tariff art. 14c, before VAT
- Declaration of use: MXN 985.67 — Tariff art. 14d, before VAT
- Opposition (per opposition): MXN 3,704.09 — Tariff art. 14b, before VAT

## Steps
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:** 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:** 1 month from publication of the application in the Gaceta; not extendable
- **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
- **Late renewal:** Renewal may be requested from 6 months before expiry and up to 6 months after expiry
- **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
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 3 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- 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.

## FAQ
### 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.

## Sources
- IMPI fee schedule (Acuerdo Tarifa, reform DOF 12 May 2023): https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/824879/Acuerdo.Tarifa.12.05.23.pdf
- IMPI: Registro de marca paso a paso (2023): https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/825276/16-05-2023-Registro_de_marca_paso_a_paso.pdf
- LFPPI consolidated text (Cámara de Diputados): https://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/LFPPI.pdf
- WIPO: Mexico Joins the International Trademark System: https://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/articles/2012/article_0024.html

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