Practice Areas: Requirements For Filing Trademarks And Service Marks Applications In Mexico

Trademark/Service Mark Applications:

1. A power of attorney signed by the applicant in the presence of two witnesses with a mention of their names and addresses. If the applicant is a corporation, the power of attorney should indicate the date of incorporation. No attestation or legalization is required.
2. Statement of the date of first use, if any, of the trademark in Mexico or that the application is to be filed on the basis of intent to use.
3. Fifteen prints of the trademark, if it is a design.
4. The list of the goods/services and the classes pertaining thereto

Special Situations

1. Priority
   If the application is to be filed claiming priority under the Paris Convention please provide us with information on the country of origin, serial number and filing date of the priority application. A certified copy of the priority application is to be filed within a term of three months after filing the Mexican application.
2. Collective Marks
   These marks are recognized by Mexican Law and are those adopted by associations of manufacturers, merchants or service suppliers, legally incorporated. The rules for the use of the trademark must accompany the application.
3. Multiclass Applications
   Multiclass slogan applications are also recognized by Mexican Law, provided that two or more classes are sought to be protected under the slogan. However, no multiple class applications are allowed by the Law for Trademarks and Trade Names.