Patents and Designs

New creations are inventions, industrial designs, utility models and layouts of integrated circuits.

Any invention is object of protection with a patent if it is a new product or process, the result of an inventive activity and with industrial application. For industrial designs and utility models inventive activity is not a legal requirement.

The disclosure of an invention does not affect novelty, as long as the corresponding patent application is filed in the country of interest within 12 months following the date of disclosure.

The patent of an invention grants to its holder the exclusive right of use and exploitation of the product or process during a period of 20 years. 15 years for industrial designs and 10 for utility models

To apply for the patent of an invention in Mexico the following documents and information is necessary.

• Name, nationality and address of the inventor.
• Name, nationality and address of the owner of the invention.
• Assignment document when the inventor is not the holder of the patent.
• Name, description, claims and summary of the invention.
• Drawings.
• Priority documents and information, if claimed.
• Power of Attorney when the application is filed through a representative.