IMPI Direct Registration — Protect Your Brand

Trademark Registration

Protect your brand in Mexico through IMPI. Prevent counterfeits on Amazon and Mercado Libre. Essential for Brand Registry and long-term brand equity.

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Direct trademark registration through Mexico's IP office. Protect your brand, prevent counterfeits, and unlock Amazon Brand Registry and Mercado Libre brand programs.

Why Register Your Trademark in Mexico

Prevent Counterfeits

Without a registered trademark, anyone can sell products using your brand name on Amazon MX and Mercado Libre. Registration gives you legal tools to stop them.

Amazon Brand Registry

Amazon’s Brand Registry requires a registered trademark. It unlocks A+ Content, brand analytics, and enhanced protection against listing hijackers.

Mercado Libre Brand Protection

MELI’s Brand Protection Program removes counterfeit listings. A registered trademark is your entry ticket.

IP Portfolio Building

Your Mexican trademark strengthens your global IP portfolio and may qualify for protection in other Madrid Protocol countries.

Types of Trademarks

Word Marks

Your brand name in standard text. Broadest protection.

Design Marks

Your logo or visual brand identity. Protects the graphic element.

Combined Marks

Name + logo together. Most common for ecommerce brands.

Trade Dress

Distinctive packaging or product appearance. For unique physical products.

Process Timeline

From application to registration certificate in 4–6 months.

IMPI Search

Week 1. Availability search to verify no conflicts.

Application Filing

Week 2. Formal application with IMPI.

Examination

Months 2–4. IMPI reviews and may issue office actions.

Publication

Month 4–5. Published in IMPI gazette for opposition period.

Registration

Month 5–6. Certificate issued. Valid 10 years, renewable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Approximately 4–6 months from filing to registration. If IMPI issues an office action, the timeline may extend by 1–2 months.

No. Trademark rights are territorial. A US or EU registration does not protect you in Mexico. You need a separate IMPI registration. However, you can claim priority from your home registration if filed within 6 months.

No. Foreign individuals and companies can register trademarks in Mexico directly through IMPI. However, having a local entity makes enforcement easier.

10 years from registration date, renewable indefinitely for additional 10-year periods.

Trademark registration included in Full Compliance plan

Or available as an add-on for $450. Includes search, filing, and office responses.

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