Trademark in Mexico

How do you register a trademark in Mexico?

How can you get a trademark in Mexico?

To register a trademark in Mexico it is necessary to register with the IMPI, which is called the Mexican institute of intellectual property, known in the United States as the Mexican trademark office.

Trademark

A brand is a sign capable of distinguishing the products or services of a company from those of other companies. Registered trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights.

What is a trademark in México?

It is a badge that allows to identify and differentiate a service or product from others in the same classification. It can be representative of:  

A  type of packaging (bottle, box), A logo like the Lacoste brand, A word like Disney Brand, A slogan “ideas for life -Panasonic, A combination of any of these as the crown mark containing a logo and a word.

Three-dimensional trademarks

Three-dimensional brands are related to the structure of the product, its packaging, container or wrapping, considering that these elements have a specific character and differentiate the product from other products in the sector. This means that three-dimensional brands are related to three-dimensional objects, such as bottles, boxes, containers, etc.

 

Unnamed trademarks

Unnamed marks represent designs and images or logos of trademarks that stand out visually. They are not recognized phonetically, as they have a unique visual impact.

Unnamed trademarks

Named trademarks

Brand names are those that identify products or services by means of a name or a set of words. These marks must be distinguished from the point This means that there must be no similarity between them and any other product or service of the same type.

Commercial advertisements or slogans

The registration of advertisements or commercial slogans is added to the brands mentioned. Slogans are short, easy-to-remember expressions that are ideal for advertising or differentiating a product with the same activity.

Commercial advertisements or slogans

Mixed trademarks

As a result, mixed trademarks are derived from a merger of the types of trademarks mentioned. Whether three-dimensional or not, these marks can consist of a mixture of words with the design of a logo.

 


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Trademark Symbol

The R enclosed in a circle can only be used once it has a federal record. This means that you have requested and received a trademark registration from the government of Mexico or the USA. UU
The three symbols are the circle R (®), and the small capital letters TM (™) and capital letters SM (℠). You can not use the R in a circle before receiving the record in faborable request. If you apply for the mark and then start using the blank line, which may be grounds for the government to re-apply the mark, because the use of that line is actually a violation of federal law unless it has the trademark .

What does TM or SM mean?

The other symbols they can use are small capital letters TM or SM. These are the symbols you must use, either before a trademark application or during the request application. TM means registered trademark. A trademark is a brand that represents products, such as clothing or sunglasses SM stands for service mark. The service brands and brands that represent services. So, for example, I’m Gerben Law Firm. I offer legal services. It is a service mark.

In our culture, we use the word commercial brands to really refer to commercial brands and service brands. The word service marks is not used very often. It’s just a technical thing. But if you are offering a service, the technical thing you should do is the little SM after your name.

Once again, the most important thing that can be taken out of this video is not to use a circle to upload to a federal trademark record. It is then when you receive the registration certificate by mail. If you use that circled R too early, that may also be a reason for your response to be rejected by the government of Mexico or the US. UU.

What is the meaning of each brand registration symbol?

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In a formal trademark coexistence agreement both parties recognize the right of the other to their respective mark and agree the terms on which they may exist together in the market place. Such coexistence may be based on a division of the territories in which each holder may operate, or on a delimitation of their respective fields of use, i.e. regarding the goods or services on which they are used.

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Similar/identical trademarks, Where similar/identical trademarks exist, coexistence agreements can be a mutually-beneficial solution to the problem.

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Where can I search for a trademark in Mexico? When starting the search for a trademark, it can be officially consulted through the IMPI portal.

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How can I protect my trademark?

At the national/regional level, trademark protection can be obtained through registration, by filing an application for registration with the national/regional trademark office and paying the required fees. At the international level, you have two options: either you can file a trademark application with the trademark office of each country in which you are seeking protection, or you can use WIPO’s Madrid System.

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What rights does trademark registration provide?

In principle, a trademark registration will confer an exclusive right to the use of the registered trademark. This implies that the trademark can be exclusively used by its owner, or licensed to another party for use in return for payment. Registration provides legal certainty and reinforces the position of the right holder, for example, in case of litigation.

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¿What kinds of trademark can be registered?

A word or a combination of words, letters, and numerals can perfectly constitute a trademark. But trademarks may also consist of drawings, symbols, three-dimensional features such as the shape and packaging of goods, non-visible signs such as sounds or fragrances, or color shades used as distinguishing features – the possibilities are almost limitless.

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In a formal trademark coexistence agreement both parties recognize the right of the other to their respective mark and agree the terms on which they may exist together in the market place. Such coexistence may be based on a division of the territories in which each holder may operate, or on a delimitation of their respective fields of use, i.e. regarding the goods or services on which they are used.</p> <p>

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Similar/identical trademarks

Where similar/identical trademarks exist, coexistence agreements can be a mutually-beneficial solution to the problem.

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¿How long does trademark protection last?

The term of trademark registration can vary, but is usually ten years. It can be renewed indefinitely on payment of additional fees. Trademark rights are private rights and protection is enforced through court orders.

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