Client Alert

The legal terms and deadlines are suspended at the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property.

On March 24, 2020, a Decree was published in the Federal Official Gazette (DOF), indicating that due to the fact that on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization characterized the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus as a pandemic, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property will suspend all deadlines and there will be no legal terms, from March 24 to April 19, 2020.

All the applications, briefs or petitions filed during the above mentioned period, will be considered as filed until April 20, 2020.

Do not hesitate to contact us in case of any doubt or inquiry.

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Mauricio Chozas
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Lorena Pinto
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The above is provided as general information prepared by professionals with regard to the subject matter. This document only refers to the applicable law in Mexico. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions. The information contained herein should not be relied on as legal, accounting or professional advice being rendered.