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

NewsBy Gaby Zubieta27 August, 2025

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”

NewsBy Gaby Zubieta20 August, 2025

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…

IP Shots | Strong protection for PDOs: the SPTO declares the revocation of the trademark VARNACIA 1321

NewsBy Gaby Zubieta13 August, 2025

Strong protection for PDOs the SPTO declares the revocation of the trademark VARNACIA 1321 The Spanish Patent and Trademark Office has granted an appeal filed against the decision that rejected a request to revoke the trademark VARNACIA 1321 (no. 4170062, class 33), which was registered as a wine under the PDO Vernaccia di Oristano.    …

A&L Newsletter | NOM-051: Deadlines for Phases have been extended

NewsBy Gaby Zubieta11 August, 2025

NOM-051: Deadlines for Phases have been extended August 11, 2025 Phase 3 for front-of-package labeling is postponed: more time to make adjustments On July 31, the Secretary of Economy published an agreement extending Phase 2 for the front-of-package labeling system established in NOM-051. This extension is good news for the industry, which allows more time…

A&L Newsletter | New rules for the Unique Population Registry Code

NewsBy Gaby Zubieta6 August, 2025

New rules for the Unique Population Registry Code. August 6, 2025 Among the various laws amended by decree and published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on July 16, 2025, the amendment to the General Law of Population is worth noting, which incorporates biometric data into the Unique Population Registry Code. The Unique Population…

IP Shots | Opinion of the Advocate General of the EU in Case C-168/24

NewsBy Gaby Zubieta30 July, 2025

Opinion of the Advocate General of the Eu in Case C-168/24   Can a trademark made up of a surname be misleading?   Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou has delivered his long-awaited Opinion in Case C-168/24, and its reading invites an in-depth reflection on the use of patronymic trade marks after assignment. The matter referred by…

A&L Newsletter | The National Law to Eliminate Bureaucratic Procedures has been published.

NewsBy Gaby Zubieta21 July, 2025

The National Law to Eliminate Bureaucratic Procedures has been published.  July 21, 2025 On July 16, 2025, the National Law to Eliminate Bureaucratic Procedures was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, whose wide-ranging scope is intended to simplify, digitize, and standardize public procedures and services within the three levels of government (federal, state,…

IP Shots | The Nulitty of the EU trademarks ‘ICELAND’ is confirmed.

NewsBy Gaby Zubieta16 July, 2025

The nulitty of the EU trademarks ‘ICELAND’ is confirmed. TJUE | Judgments of July 16, 2025 Appeal against decisions of the EUIPO Grand Board.   The General Court has confirmed the nullity of the EU trademarks “ICELAND” (word and figurative marks) registered by Iceland Foods Ltd due to their descriptive character within the meaning of…

IP Shots | Association or No Association, that is the question. The General Court confirms the validity of FERRARI’s TESTAROSSA trademarks.

NewsBy Gaby Zubieta16 July, 2025

Association or No Association, that is the question. The General Court confirms the validity of FERRARI´S TESTAROSSA trademarks. The Boards of Appeal of the EUIPO decided to revoke the Italian company´s TESTAROSSA trademarks for non-use given that during the relevant period i) the owner had not produced/distributed any new cars identified by the trademarks, and…

A&L Newsletter | Simplified Procedures for Health Regulations: COFEPRIS changes more than 30 procedures.

NewsBy Gaby Zubieta14 July, 2025

Simplified Procedures for Health Regulations: COFEPRIS charges more than 30 procedures. July 14, 2025 On July 11, 2025, the Secretary of Health published a General Agreement in the Official Gazette of the Federation establishing simplified administrative procedures that are managed by the Federal Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (COFEPRIS). This comes in response…