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The full process

How we register your trademark — day 1 to registration resolution

The IMPI process takes 4–8 months. Here’s every stage: what you do, what we do, what IMPI does.

1

Phonetic search

Day 1

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

2

IMPI filing

Day 2–5

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)

3

Formal exam

2–3 months

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

4

Gazette publication

2 months

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

5

Substantive exam

2–3 months

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

6

Registration resolution

Month 6–8

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

Questions about your specific case?

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