Upcoming Entry into Force of the Opposition System in Mexico

Upcoming Entry into Force of the Opposition System in Mexico

June 6, 2016.

Dear clients and friends, On June 1, 2016, the Decree amending and adding various provisions to the Industrial Property Law was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, which will enable the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property to implement the Opposition System in Mexican trademark law. As of that date, the 90-calendar-day term referred to in the sole transitory article of the Decree begins to run so that the amended and added provisions enter into force and, with them, the Opposition System is implemented in Mexico. We will keep you informed regarding the measures to be considered with respect to such implementation. For additional information, please contact our experts: Rupert Hüttler, Partner: + 52 (55) 5258-1038, rhuettler@vwys.com.mx Marco Tulio Venegas, Partner: + 52 (55) 5258-1034, mtvenegas@vwys.com.mx