LEGAL STRATEGY FOR WHAT YOU CREATE
Trademarks, patents and intellectual property legal services in Mexico.
Behind every brand or invention is hard work and a business ready to grow. Give it the legal protection it deserves.
INITIAL GUIDANCE
Three questions to identify a starting point and prepare a focused inquiry.
I already know the service I needYOUR STARTING POINT
This guidance does not determine registrability or patentability. The appropriate protection and feasibility require an assessment of your case.
01 / SERVICES
From your business name to a technical solution: a strategy to protect and make the most of your intellectual assets.
Build an identity with legal support. We assess your trademark, define its scope and guide you through the application process before the Mexican IP Office (IMPI).
A legal path for your technical solutions. Initial assessment, prior art searches, preparation and prosecution of applications before IMPI.
Explore this serviceProtect the work behind your creative content. Legal guidance to clarify ownership and organize how your works are used and commercialized.
Explore this serviceTurn agreements into clear terms. Licensing, assignments of rights and confidentiality agreements for your business relationships.
Explore this serviceRegistrations need ongoing attention. Review of validity, renewals and declarations of use, as applicable to your file.
Explore this servicePlan for other markets. Review of available filing routes, priorities and protection requirements in the countries that matter to your business.
Explore this serviceEvery matter begins with a review of its circumstances and the scope of the proposed services.
INVENTIONS / FROM CONCEPT TO PROTECTION
The right form of protection depends on what you developed, how it works and how it differs from what is already known.
For product or process inventions that meet the applicable requirements of novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability.
A route for certain improvements to objects, tools or devices that provide a function or practical advantage, subject to the applicable requirements.
Protection for product appearance through industrial drawings or models. This is assessed separately from technical function.
GUIDANCE AT EVERY STAGE
Before disclosing technical details, review your protection and confidentiality strategy. Patentability and freedom to operate are separate analyses. Technical scope and services are defined in the proposal for each matter.
BEYOND THE LOGO
Your name, logo and creative works are part of your business value. The strategy starts with identifying what you have and how you can protect it.
Incorporating a company, owning a domain or having a social media account does not replace trademark registration. Each serves a different purpose.
Find answers02 / A CLEAR PROCESS
Informed decisions, a defined scope and guidance throughout your matter.
Feasibility is assessed case by case. Decisions on applications are made by the competent authority.
CLARITY FROM THE START
At Signaria IP, each matter is assessed individually, taking into account the nature of the trademark or invention, its prior rights or prior art, and the scope of protection sought.
Our fees depend on the characteristics and complexity of the service. Before starting any work, we provide a proposal that clearly separates professional fees from the applicable official fees.
03 / A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
SIGNARIA IP INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYTrademarks, inventions and creative works: a legal perspective to protect and make the most of your business assets.
Every project has different needs. The approach is to understand them and define a legal strategy with clear explanations and a scope agreed from the outset.
RESOURCES / DECIDE WITH CLARITY
Find an example similar to your situation and explore where to start.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
The project has a name and a visual identity. Before launching, it makes sense to review a strategy to protect that identity.
Ask about a similar situationIllustrative examples; they do not describe client matters or promise outcomes.
The proposal separates professional fees and official fees before any work begins.
Request a proposalA trademark distinguishes a business's goods or services. A name, logo or their combination may form part of that identity. The appropriate protection and scope depend on what you want to protect and the assessment of your case.
You may apply to register a trademark that is already in use. It is advisable to first review prior marks, the goods or services it identifies and possible obstacles. Using a name or having it on social media does not ensure it can be registered.
No. A search helps identify prior rights and assess risks, but it does not guarantee a favorable decision. IMPI reviews each application under the applicable requirements.
This depends on the service, the classes needed and the circumstances of the file. A proposal should distinguish professional fees from official fees. Office processing times and possible objections can affect the duration; no guaranteed approval timeframe is offered.
In Mexico, a trademark registration is valid for 10 years from its grant date and can be renewed for equal periods. Use and maintenance obligations must also be reviewed according to the registration's date and circumstances.
The name or logo you want to protect, a description of your goods or services and, if applicable, your application or registration details. This helps determine what additional information your matter requires.
Protection requires assessing a specific invention and the applicable requirements. The first step is to review the technical solution, prior art and available documentation. Having an idea is not the same as holding a patent.
There is no worldwide patent. The PCT route facilitates an international application, but grants are decided by national or regional offices. The strategy must identify the countries where protection is sought and the required steps.
A general description is enough for the first inquiry. Do not include drawings, formulas or technical secrets. Sensitive documentation will be reviewed through an appropriate channel and under applicable confidentiality arrangements.
The type of work or content, general authorship information, and how it is or will be used.
Yes. Generally describe the intended use or agreement so the scope of the advice can be defined.
Agreements and other work are included when specified in the proposal for the matter.
Application or registration details and any relevant dates or actions. You can start an inquiry without having the full file.
The proposal identifies the files and work included. Other registrations or countries are assessed according to the requested scope.
Yes. Mention relevant dates in your initial inquiry so the particular circumstances can be reviewed.
PREPARATION GUIDE
This guide helps prepare an initial inquiry. Feasibility and the scope of services are assessed for each matter.
SIGNARIA IP / GUIDES
Practical information about trademarks, inventions and your first inquiry.
Choosing a name is a business decision. Reviewing protection before investing helps you make a better-informed choice.
Read the guideA demonstration may open a business opportunity. Prepare the legal decisions that go with it.
Read the guideA useful inquiry starts with a specific need. You do not need a perfect file to take the first step.
Read the guideSIGNARIA IP
Tell us what you need to protect and request a personalized assessment.
Prefer to email us directly?
Check your details and select Send my inquiry to send it directly to Signaria IP.