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As an introduction to our annual review of IP developments in Mexico, Managing IP takes a look at the latest trends in patents, trade marks and designs in the country

This month, Utynam brings news and gossip from the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the AIPPI Congress was held from October 10 to 14

On September 22 2015, Kristian Kabuay, a blogger in the website baybayin.com accused the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) of having stolen its Baybayin logo. The controversial logo is shown.

Mexico regulates trade secrets in line with TRIPs requirements. Eduardo Castañeda and Juan Carlos Hernandez of Basham, Ringe y Correa discuss protection, enforcement and effective strategies

3D printing technology has been in the market for several decades and was originally invented in the 1980s. The recent development however which affects IP and other legal issues is that 3D printers are now accessible to consumers and retail for as low as $1,000, while industrial 3D printers can print highly intricate and complex objects which are fully assembled, complete with moving parts or hinges.

In the case Jack Wolfskin Ausrustung Fur Draussen GmbH & Co KGAA v New Millennium Sports, SLU, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an instructive decision overturning a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) finding of a likelihood of confusion between two design marks.

The IP protection of digital systems and in particular GUIs has posed challenges worldwide. Jorge Juárez and Claudia Campos of Becerril, Coca & Becerril explain how Mexico has tackled this issue

Beatriz Martinez Hernandez and Karen Orivio of Goodrich Riquelme suggest ways in which Mexico needs to modify its IP framework to deepen its commitment to the Madrid Protocol and streamline its registration system

Mexico has over several years clarified the IP rules that apply to biotechnology products. But, as Alejandro Luna, Agustin Azcatl and Ingrid Ortiz of Olivares explain, there are still some areas that need to be addressed

In order to facilitate access for small business entities and startups to the patent protection of their inventions, the French Patent Office recently presented a draft of an amendment to the French Patent Law introducing a provisional patent application (PPA) and a 10-year utility patent.