Expert Analysis

Laura Collada of Dumont considers the critical need for an effective opposition system as Mexico readies itself to accede to the Madrid Protocol

Gilda González Carmona is director general of AMPROFON, which represents Mexican record companies, and president of the Coalition for Legal Access to Culture, which is helping to draft legislation to update the country’s copyright law. Eileen McDermott spoke with her about the project, and why it is crucial to Mexico’s creative industries

In the last year, Mexico has approved the Madrid Protocol, agreed to sign the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), introduced new data privacy laws and implemented guidelines on comparative advertising - to name just a few major IP changes. In addition, the country recently elected a new president, which means the head of the Mexican Patent and Trademark Office (IMPI) will change, and there may be new approaches by the government on many issues that affect IP

How to apply for a utility model in Mexico. By Heriberto López of Becerril Coca & Becerril

After six failed attempts, Mexico has completed its journey to successful protection of privacy, say Rosa María Franco and Juan Carlos Hernandez of Basham Ringe y Correa

Enrique Diaz and Dhania Portilla of Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados explain potential problems with the practicality and rigour of Mexico’s new guidelines on comparative advertising