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The Legal 500 – Patent Litigation 2026 – Mexico.

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares Sr., Daniel Sanchez y Jose Eduardo Peña

Feb-23-2026
IAM – Americas Patent Prosecution Review 2025 – Mexico.
This article explores patent acceleration programmes in Mexico. It details the mechanisms, benefits and requirements of each programme, including how they facilitate faster patent grants by utilising examination results published by other patent offices.

Authors: Daniel Sanchez, Rommy Morales & Jorge Juarez

Nov-21-2025
IAM – The Patent Litigation Review 2026 – Mexico.
This article explains some of the most relevant current controversies in patent practice triggered by the entry into force of the new IP Law, specifically, those related to patent term adjustment and divisional applications.

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares Sr. & Karla Olvera

Nov-21-2025
ICLG – Patents 2026 – México.
The Patents 2026 – Mexico chapter by OLIVARES (Sergio Olivares, Daniel Sánchez, and Rommy Morales) provides an overview of Mexico’s patent enforcement and regulatory framework under the Industrial Property Protection Law (IPPL)…

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares Sr., Daniel Sanchez & Rommy Morales

Oct-10-2025
The Patent Lawyer: Navigating divisional application strategies in Mexico.

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares & Mauricio Samano

Sep-03-2025
Mexico Business – Infringement of Pharma Process Patents, Recent Mexico Precedents.

Authors: Armando Arenas

Jun-11-2025
CTC – The Patent Lawyer 2026 – Mexico.
Sergio L. Olivares Sr., Daniel Sanchez, Rommy Morales & Jorge Juarez of OLIVARES examine Mexico´s amendments to its Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property, outlining key procedural changes and their practical implications for patent applicants. From the introduction of provisional applications to new timelines and restoration mechanisms, they explore how these developments aim to modernize the system and align it with international practice.

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares Sr., Daniel Sanchez, Rommy Morales & Jorge Juarez

Apr-14-2025
La Evolución de la propiedad intelectual y de los servicios legales a partir del crecimiento económico de México.
Este año, con la publicación del reglamento de la nueva Ley de Propiedad Intelectual, se espera la aclaración de algunas disposiciones confusas.

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares Sr.

Mar-28-2025
IAM The Patent Litigation Review 2025 – Mexico: Introduction of supplementary certificates sparks controversy around unreasonable delays.
This article explains the current scenario and controversies regarding patent compensation criteria in Mexico.

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares Sr. & Karla Olvera

Mar-11-2025
The Patent Lawyer Annual 2025.
Sergio Olivares and Mauricio Samano of OLIVARES explore the evolving landscape of patent law in Mexico, with a focus on the complexities of divisional applications and the challenges faced by applicants navigating the new legal framework.

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares Sr. & Mauricio Samano

Jan-09-2025
Bridging National Industrial Design Protection with International Practices.
In Mexico, the protection of intellectual property has been gradually evolving and adapting to international standards, favouring the implementation of specialised institutions and an improved consolidated system.

Authors: Daniel Sánchez & Jorge Juárez

Dec-10-2024
IAM – Americas Patent Prosecution Review 2024 – Mexico.

Authors: Daniel Sánchez, Rommy Morales & Jorge Juárez

Dec-05-2024
Key factors for WIPO ST.26 adoption at the Mexican Patent Office.
Rommy Morales, Sergio Olivares, Daniel Sánchez, and Jorge Juarez of OLIVARES introduce the changes set out in WIPO Standard ST.26, including new rules for representing amino acids and nucleotides and the need for applicants to adjust in preparing and submitting patent applications.

Authors: Rommy Morales, Sergio Olivares Sr.,Daniel Sanchez & Jorge Juarez.

Nov-29-2024
Understanding the novelty requirement for industrial designs under Mexican law.

Authors: Jose Luis Teja

Nov-14-2024
The legal 500 – Patent Litigation 2025.

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares Sr., Daniel Sánchez & José Eduardo Peña

Oct-30-2024
ICLG – Patents 2025.

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares Sr., Daniel Sánchez y Rommy Morales

Oct-09-2024
Mexico Business: Patent Adjustment, Extension or Abuse in Mexico?.

Authors: Alejandro Luna F.

Oct-03-2024
The Legal 500 – Mexico Patent Litigation 2024.

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares Sr. & Daniel Sanchez

Mar-15-2024
Mexico Business – Patentability in Mexico: Opportunity and Improvement.

Authors: Alejandro Luna F.

Mar-14-2024
The Patent Linkage System for Allopathic Medicines in Mexico.

Authors: Armando Arenas

Mar-12-2024
An unfortunate situation for divisional applications in Mexico.
Mauricio Samano, Associate at OLIVARES, provides a breakdown of the changes to divisional applications introduced in November 2020 with a review of the impact this has had on patent applications.

Authors: Mauricio Samano

Mar-07-2024
IAM Americas Patent Litigation Review 2024 – Mexico.
In Mexico, the protection of intellectual property has been gradually evolving and adapting to international standards, favouring the implementation of specialised institutions and an improved consolidated system.

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares Sr. & Karla Olvera

Dec-14-2023
Mexico’s patent linkage system and allopathic medicines.

Authors: Alejandro Luna F. & Ingrid Ortiz

Oct-13-2023
The Patent Lawyer.
ICLG – Patents 2024.

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares Sr., Daniel Sanchez & Rommy Morales

Sep-27-2023
The Patent Lawyer.
Sergio Olivares Sr. Daniel Sanchez and Rommy Morales of OLIVARES compare the new approach to divisional applications implemented with the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property 2020 with the old to provide guidance for proceeding.

Authors: Sergio Olivares Sr., Daniel Sánchez y Rommy Morales

Sep-27-2023
Product-by-process claims: a Mexican approach.
Erika Rocio Santillan of OLIVARES explains the legal position in Mexico with regard to the protection of inventions through the identification of a novel technical step in the manufacturing process.

Authors: Erika Rocio Santillan

Sep-01-2023
The Patent Lawyer Annual 2023 – Highlights and challenges of the current patent scenario in Mexico.
Sergio Olivares and Mauricio Samano of OLIVARES compare the original and new IP Law to identify continuing challenges and to evaluate when the new IP Law will truly take hold

Authors: Sergio Olivares L. & Mauricio Sámano

Feb-21-2023
The top two issues in designating Mexico under the Hague system.

Authors: Jorge Juárez

Jan-23-2023
ICLG Patents 2022 – Mexico.

Authors: Sergio Olivares & Daniel Sánchez

Oct-06-2022
ICLG Patents 2023 – Mexico.

Authors: Sergio Olivares & Daniel Sánchez

Oct-06-2022
Update on divisional applications in Mexico.
The relationship between the new law applied in 2020 and divisional applications from parent applications

Authors: Sergio Olivares, Daniel Sánchez & Mauricio Samano

Oct-03-2022
Mexico transforms patent processes by adapting online solutions.

Jan-17-2022
The Significance of Innovation.

Jan-05-2022
Patent term adjustments in Mexico.

Jan-05-2022
Mexican Patent linkage according to the USMCA and the new IP Law.

Jan-05-2022
A closer look at post-filing data in patent applications.

Sep-01-2021
MIP – Applying the experimental use exception in patent infringements.

May-31-2021
ICLG – Patents 2021: Promotional Guidelines.

Sep-25-2020
Patent prosecution in Mexico in view of the new IP Law.

Sep-01-2020
Mexico chapter in The Patent Litigation Law Review – Edition 3.

Dec-11-2019
Patents 2020: A practical cross-border insight into patent law.

Oct-08-2019
The current scenario for protecting and enforcing inventions in Mexico.
Sergio L. Olivares Sr., Mauricio Samano & Omar Serrano take a look at the changing IP landscape Mexico.

Authors: Sergio L. Olivares Sr., Mauricio Samano & Omar Serrano

Sep-09-2019
Obvious Improvements: How yo protect them in Mexico?: Patent Lawyer Magazine.

Aug-15-2019
ICLG Patents 2020.

Aug-15-2019
IGLG Patents 2019.

Aug-20-2018
Can two Patents for the same invention be obtained under Mexican Patent Law?: Patent Lawyer Magazine.

Jun-01-2018
Mexico Topical Outline. Patents.

Feb-01-2018
Lexology Navigator: Patents.

Jan-01-2018
The Law Reviews – Patent Litigation.

Jan-01-2018
Present and Future of Industrial Design Rights in Mexico.

Dec-04-2017
ICLG Patents 2018.

Sep-07-2017
Current Patent Challenges in Mexico.

Aug-15-2017
ICLG Patents 2017.

Aug-18-2016
Enablement in current Mexican patent practice.

Aug-11-2016
Voluntary Divisional Applications in Mexico.

Jun-30-2016
Prepare for the Challenge: What Patent and Trademark Owners Should Know About Copyrights and 3D Printing.

Mar-11-2016
Compulsory licences and non-working.

Oct-30-2015
ICLG Patents 2016.

Oct-09-2015
Double patenting and lack of support: Obstacles or opportunities?.

Jun-26-2015
ICLG Pharma Advertising 2015.

Jun-22-2015
Energy reform promises tech transfer, patenting and investment bonanza for Chinese oil and gas players.

Mar-17-2015
ICLG Patents 2015.

Dec-16-2014
Streghtening the PPH.

Oct-16-2014
Energy reform promises tech transfer and patent boom.

Sep-24-2014
How energy reform will affect IP and tech transfer.

Sep-18-2014
Biotech: Guidance changes US patentability and its impact in Mexico.

Aug-17-2014
The International Comparative Legal Guide – Patents 2014.

Sep-27-2013
Border measures against importation of medical patents.

Aug-01-2013
PPH programmes in Mexico.

Apr-24-2013
Patents rejected for lack of proof.

Apr-24-2013
When copyrights and patents collide.

Nov-21-2012
Design protection can be broadened.

Oct-31-2012
Life Sciences – Multi-jurisdictional Guide 2012: Mexico.

Jun-20-2012
Maximising IP rights in the life sciences industry.

Jun-08-2012
Getting the Deal Through – Patents 2012.

Mar-23-2012
Surge of Patent Application Final Rejections Provides Unique Opportunity for Patent Precent Making.

Mar-21-2012
Mexican Linkage Gazette April 2011.

Nov-23-2011
Mexico issues regulations to approve biologic drugs.

Nov-18-2011
Latin America Roundtable.

Sep-13-2011
New regulations pending.

Sep-12-2011
The International Comparative Legal Guide – Patents 2012.

Sep-06-2011
Marketing authorization for pharmaceutical products to foreign applicants.

Aug-04-2011
Approval of follow-on biologics in Mexico.

Jun-02-2011
Patent Prosecution Highway in Mexico.

Mar-25-2011
Life Sciences Handbook 2011 – Country Q&A.

Mar-24-2011
Data Package Exclusivity (DPE).

Mar-09-2011
Congress Amends IP Law.

Jan-20-2011
Mexican Congress Amends IP Law.

Dec-02-2010
Mexican Supreme Court Decides on Broad Interpretation of Linkage Regulations.

Dec-02-2010
Mexico to Issue Regulations for Approval of “Biocomparable” Drugs.

Dec-01-2010
Mexico gets ready to approve biocomparable drugs.

Nov-26-2010
Swiss format kept for medical use claims.

Nov-22-2010
Filing regulations modified.

Nov-22-2010
Mexican Linkage Gazette Aug 2010.

Aug-16-2010
The reasons for valuation.

Aug-06-2010
The impact of e-commerce on Mexico’s IP laws.

Jul-30-2010
Reforming to harmonize.

Jul-30-2010
Accessing genetic resources.

Jul-28-2010
Supreme Court upholds the worth of formulation patents.

Jul-27-2010
IP Law amended.

Jul-15-2010
Filing divisional applications in Mexico.

Jul-15-2010
Deciphering Mexican patent prosecution.

Jul-13-2010
New Regulations for pharma industry.

Jul-12-2010
Proving patent infringement.

Jul-12-2010
Business methods and software-related inventions.

Jul-09-2010
When you can test unexpired patents.

Jul-09-2010
Linkage Gazette proves a useful tool.

Jul-09-2010
Drugs patent reforms introduced.

Jul-09-2010
Pharmaceutical Advertising 2009.

Jul-09-2010
Pharmaceutical Advertising 2008.

Jun-10-2010
Enforcing plant variety rights in Mexico.

Jun-10-2010
Vegetal variety rights enforced.

Jun-10-2010
Getting the Deal Through – Patents 2010.

Jun-08-2010
An introduction to the PCT.

Apr-28-2010
Patent links hold health authorities to account.

Apr-28-2010
Innovative data protection.

Apr-28-2010
Mexican Linkage Gazette Dec 2009.

Apr-12-2010
Regulating grey goods.

Mar-22-2010
The death of business methods.

Mar-22-2010
Compulsory licences and swine flu.

Mar-22-2010

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