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On April 28, 2026, the new Regulations for the Federal Law on the Protection of Industrial Property were published, replacing the regulatory framework that had been in place since 1994. The new Regulations will enter into force on July 22, 2026. The number of articles increases from 79 to 202 and the Regulations introduce high-impact changes: the regulation of online infringement proceedings before the IMPI, the incorporation of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms at the administrative level, new rules for patents and provisional applications, the regulation of non-traditional trademarks and acquired distinctiveness criteria, enhanced disclosure requirements for franchises, which increase from 10 to 14 minimum requirements and the creation of a Technology Transfer Registry.
In addition, specific obligations are established for inventions relating to genetic resources and traditional knowledge, as well as significant clarifications regarding the list of patents relating to allopathic medicines. For companies that manage, exploit or defend industrial property rights in Mexico, it is essential to assess the impact of these changes and prepare for their implementation before the Regulations enter into force.
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