A&L Newsletter | Designation of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) as an International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authority of Patents

Designation of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) as an International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authority of Patents  July 20, 2026 During the working sessions of the Assemblies of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Assembly of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Union approved the designation of the IMPI as an International Searching and Preliminary…

A&L Newsletter | BIRMEX Publishes the Call for Bids for the 2027–2028 Consolidated Procurement: of Medicines Key Regulatory Implications for the Pharmaceutical Industry

BIRMEX Publishes the Call for Bids for the 2027–2028 Consolidated Procurement: of Medicines Key Regulatory Implications for the Pharmaceutical Industry July 17, 2026 The publication of the Call for Bids for the 2027–2028 Consolidated Procurement of Medicines marks the start of one of the most significant public procurement procedures for the pharmaceutical industry in Mexico.…

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,…