A&L Newsletter | Implementation of industrial property precautionary measures in civil courts

Implementation of industrial property precautionary measures in civil courts. October 01, 2025 The implementation of precautionary measures in industrial property matters through civil proceedings poses a significant problem: according to the Commercial Code, the use of trademarks on goods or services in commerce is a commercial act, and therefore the applicable precautionary measures must be…

A&L Newsletter | New judicial criteria regarding the deadline to request revocation of a trademark registration.

New judicial criteria regarding the deadline to request revocation of a trademark registration. September 03, 2025 On August 7, 2025, the Regional Plenary Court of Administrative and Civil Matters of the Central-North Region, located in Mexico City, resolved the Contradiction of Criteria 212/2024, in which it was discussed whether Articles 225 and 226 of the…

IP Shots | Judgment Lotus Bakeries. Doctrine developed regarding the registrability of colour marks

Judgment Lotus Bakeries. Doctrine developed regarding the registrability of colour marks On February 22, 2022, Lotus Bakeries filed an application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for the registration of an EU trademark in class 30 (Biscuits; Cakes; Confectionery; Fondants (confectionery); Gingerbread; Pastry (industrial); Speculoos (caramelised biscuits); Coffee; Chocolate; Waffles; Creamy ice creams; Ice cream; Chocolate; Chocolate Products.) to protect the following sign:    After the corresponding exam, the…

A&L Newsletter | The Declaration of Protection of the Geographical Indication “Wines of the Wine Region of Querétaro”

The Declaration of Protection of the Geographical Indication ” Wines of the Wine Region of Querétaro” August 20, 2025 Recently, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) published the Declaration of Protection of the Geographical Indication, Wines of the Wine Region of Querétaro in the Official Gazette of the Federation. This Declaration is the first…