The full process
The IMPI process takes 4–8 months. Here’s every stage: what you do, what we do, what IMPI does.
You
You send us your brand name and what products or services you sell.
Us
We run a MARCANET phonetic check and give you an honest read on risk.
IMPI
Not involved yet.
Cost: Free
You
You send us the brand owner's information and complete the payment.
Us
We prepare the application and documents with the correct classes and file with IMPI.
IMPI
Receives filing, assigns expediente number.
Cost: Included in our price ($7,000/class)
You
Nothing — we handle requirements.
Us
We respond to any formal requirements at no extra cost.
IMPI
Reviews formal compliance of the filing.
Cost: No extra cost
You
Nothing — we monitor oppositions.
Us
We scan the daily Gazette for third-party oppositions.
IMPI
Publishes your filing for 30 working days.
Cost: No extra cost
You
If objection arrives, you collaborate with evidence.
Us
If IMPI raises a substantive objection, we draft the response at no extra cost.
IMPI
Evaluates distinctiveness and conflict with prior marks.
Cost: No extra cost
You
You receive your digital registration document.
Us
We deliver the resolution and calendar your future deadlines (year-3 use declaration, year-10 renewal).
IMPI
Issues the 10-year registration resolution.
Cost: No extra cost