As we previously informed, in view of the contingency measures adopted to prevent the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, the IMPI suspended its activities and interrupted terms from March 24 to May 31, 2020.

During this period, it has been possible to digitally sign new Patent and Trademark online applications and online motions related to cases of that nature, prosecuted already online.

As well, it has also been possible to file before IMPI motions consisting in responses to official actions related only to trademark matters not prosecuted online, through the so called “trademark electronic window”. However, as stated in previous newsletters, the effectiveness of this tool has not been duly tested.

As from today, May 13th, 2020, IMPI has implemented an additional tool called “electronic trademark office” allowing the filing of trademark applications (including non-conventional trademarks); renewal petitions; assignment, license and franchise recordal petitions; responses to official actions; oppositions and in general, any proceeding associated to trademark prosecution and maintenance.

It is worth mentioning that the above mentioned tool does not apply to patent and litigious matters.

Our firm celebrates IMPI’s efforts for implementing the “electronic trademark office” and we encourage our clients to use it. 

OLIVARES and different Mexican Intellectual Property Associations in Mexico will continue conducting lobbying efforts to persuade IMPI to enable and implement additional mechanisms related to patent and litigious matters.

 

We will keep monitoring and informing regarding any updates.

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Abraham Díaz

Abraham Díaz

Partner

Abraham Díaz “adds value for clients with diverse portfolios as a result of his tripartite copyright, trademark and unfair competition expertise,” according to World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000. He co-chairs OLIVARES’ Litigation Team, as well as Data Privacy and IT Industry groups and has a wealth of knowledge across all areas of intellectual property (IP), with a focus on litigation, copyright, trademarks, unfair competition, licensing, prosecution and opposition matters. He also counsels clients on trade dress, product configuration, advertising, false advertising, trade secrets, plant breeders’ rights, vegetal varieties; right of publicity; Internet and digital environment related issues, IT and Data Privacy matters.
Alejandro Luna Fandiño

Alejandro Luna Fandiño

Partner

Alejandro Luna joined OLIVARES in 1996 and being made partner in 2005, he has been instrumental to the firm´s IP Litigation, Regulatory and Administrative Litigation practices. He co-chairs the Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Law industry group and coordinates the Litigation Department.
Armando Arenas

Armando Arenas

Partner

Armando Arenas joined OLIVARES in 2000 and became a partner in January 2017. He has experience working on a range of IP matters, including consulting and litigation on trademark, patent, unfair competition, trade dress protection, and misleading advertising cases before the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), Federal Court of Tax and Administrative Affairs (FCTA), Federal Circuit Courts (FCC) and the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) Regulatory Affairs and Public Acquisitions.
Daniel Sánchez

Daniel Sánchez

Partner

Daniel Sanchez joined OLIVARES in 2000 and became a partner in 2011. He is one of the leading intellectual property (IP) and administrative litigators in Mexico and is recognized by industry rankings and publications.
Gustavo A. Alcocer

Gustavo A. Alcocer

Partner

Gustavo Alcocer manages the Corporate and Commercial Law Group at OLIVARES, advising domestic and foreign businesses and the owners of those businesses on Mexican and cross-border corporate and commercial transactions.
Sergio L. Olivares Sr.

Sergio L. Olivares Sr.

Partner

Sergio L. Olivares Sr. joined OLIVARES in 1987 and today leads the firm with strength and a commitment to transparency, client satisfaction, and personal service. He has been a partner since 1994 and Chairman of the Management Committee since 2009.

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