Mexico (MX) |
| Read term notes | |
| Current term: | 20 Years |
| From: | Date of Filing |
| Discontinuity Dates: | Yes (28/06/1991, 17/01/1987) |
| Term Notes: | Patents granted between 17/01/1987 and 28/06/1991 have a term of 14 years from the Grant Date. Grants before 17/01/1987 have a term of Grant + 10 years, but Grants before 11/02/1976 have a term of 15 years from the Filing Date. |
| Extension Possible: | Yes Patents for pharmaceuticals or pharmaceutical products can be extended for 3 years where the patentee grants a licence for exploitation to a legal entity which has a majority holding by Mexican nationals. |
| Member of PCT: | Yes (01/01/1995) |
| Region: | None |
| Country Notes: | None |
| Current Law: | Law on the Development & Protection of Industrial Property of 26/06/1991, last amended by the Decree of 26/12/1997 |
| Effective From: | 01/01/1998 |
| Current Rules: | Regulations 1988 |
| Effective From: | 29/09/1988 |
| Law Notes: | The 1991 Law included substantial changes, e.g. Inventors' Certificates are no longer available, and some patentability restrictions (e.g. biotechnology) were removed. In order to comply with the terms of NAFTA, important amendments dated 02/08/1994 took effect 01/10/1994.
07/04/2004 UPDATE: During 2003, changes to the Mexican Patent Law were passed. However, the amendments have not yet come into effect. |
| Database Coverage | |
| Derwent WPI: | Yes From 1997 All Technologies ((Sections A-X)) |
| INPADOC: | Yes From 01/01/1981 All Technologies (All Technologies) |