Question 1

Can foreign companies or individuals file a trademark in Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Foreign individuals and companies of any nationality can file trademark applications directly before IMPI without needing a Mexican subsidiary or local company.

Question 2

Do I need a Mexican company to file?

Accepted Answer

No. You do not need a Mexican company to file a trademark in Mexico. Foreign individuals and companies can apply directly.

Question 3

Can I submit information in my own language?

Accepted Answer

You can submit information in your own language or in English. We translate the application into Spanish, which is required for IMPI filing.

Question 4

What if my logo contains non-Latin characters or script?

Accepted Answer

Logos with non-Latin scripts (Arabic, Cyrillic, Devanagari, Chinese, etc.) can be filed in Mexico. We provide a transliteration and Spanish description of the mark for the IMPI application.

Question 5

What are government fees?

Accepted Answer

IMPI charges official government fees per class filed. These are included in our total price. Current fees are USD $170 per class. Our prices already include all applicable taxes.

Question 6

Is classification automatic?

Accepted Answer

We provide a keyword-based classification suggestion based on your goods/services description. All suggested classifications are reviewed by our team before filing.

Question 7

Is filing guaranteed within 24 business hours?

Accepted Answer

We target filing within 24 business hours after receiving complete information and confirmed payment. Delays may occur if information is incomplete or payment is pending.

Question 8

Does this guarantee trademark registration?

Accepted Answer

No. Filing an application does not guarantee registration. IMPI examines all applications and may issue office actions or refuse registration.

Question 9

What happens if IMPI issues an office action?

Accepted Answer

Office action responses are not included in the base filing service. If IMPI issues an office action, we will notify you and can provide a separate quote for the response.

Question 10

How long does registration take?

Accepted Answer

Mexican trademark registration typically takes 12 to 24 months, depending on the backlog at IMPI and whether office actions are issued.

Question 11

Can I file multiple trademarks at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can file multiple trademarks and multiple classes in a single order. Volume pricing applies automatically based on the total number of classes filed.

Question 12

What is the difference between a Filing Certificate and a Registration Certificate?

Accepted Answer

The Filing Certificate (Constancia de Presentación) is issued by IMPI immediately upon submission and establishes your official filing date. The Registration Certificate (Título de Registro de Marca) is issued after IMPI completes examination and approves your mark — typically 12 to 24 months later.

Question 13

What is an IMPI anticipation (anterioridad)?

Accepted Answer

An anterioridad is a prior trademark on the IMPI register that is identical or confusingly similar to your mark. If found during examination, IMPI issues an office action citing it as a barrier to registration.

Question 14

What is a trademark opposition?

Accepted Answer

After IMPI approves your application, it is published in the Gaceta de la Propiedad Industrial for a mandatory opposition period — typically 30 business days — during which third parties can file a formal opposition.

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