A&L Newsletter | Publication of New Declarations of Protection for Geographical Indications

Publication of New Declarations of Protection for Geographical Indications July 8, 2026 On May 4, 2026, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) published in the Official Gazette of the Federation the declarations of protection for the Geographical Indications “Aguacate Franja Michoacán” and “Cacao de la Región Chontalpa de Tabasco.” Additionally, on May 6, 2026,…

IP Shots | Greenwashing and Trademarks: A New, Real Risk of Nullity and Cancellation

Greenwashing and Trademarks: A New, Real Risk of Nullity and Cancellation Directive (EU) 2024/825 (EmpCo) introduces a significant change regarding ¨greenwashing.¨ With the transposition deadline already past (March 2026) and its implementation scheduled to begin in September 2026, this new framework will not only affect how companies communicate their environmental messages but will also directly…

A&L Newsletter | REGULATORY ALERT | Mexico Approves “Easy Cancellation” for Digital Services

REGULATORY ALERT | Mexico Approves “Easy Cancelletation” for Digital Services November 06, 2025 The regulatory landscape for the digital economy in Mexico has undergone a significant transformation. On November 5th, the Mexican Congress completed the legislative process, unanimously approving a crucial reform in the Senate that directly impacts all companies offering services through subscriptions, memberships,…

A&L Newsletter | New Protected Geographical Indications in Mexico

New Protected Geographical Indications in Mexico. October 15, 2025 The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property has recently published declarations of protection for geographical indications, thus increasing the number of protected indications in Mexico. The new protected indications are: Cider from Huejotzingo. This protected geographical indication was granted to identify an alcoholic beverage resulting from the…