Requirements to register a trademark in Mexico

Required information

Owner name or company legal name.
Owner address and contact details.
Trademark name, logo, slogan, or sign to protect.
Clear description of the goods or services sold in Mexico.
Relevant Nice class or classes.
Tax details if you need an invoice for the service.
Authorization or power of attorney when we file as representative.

Individual or company owner

A Mexican trademark can be owned by an individual or a company, including a foreign owner. The owner should be the party that will use, license, sell, or enforce the brand in Mexico.

Name, logo, or slogan

You can file a word mark, a design/logo mark, or an advertising slogan. If your logo is likely to change, filing the word mark first is often cleaner.

Goods, services, and Nice classes

IMPI does not protect a brand in the abstract. The filing must specify the goods or services covered. We translate your business description into the right Nice class or classes.

Pre-filing review

Preliminary MARCANET search.
Phonetic, visual, and business-category risk review.
Distinctiveness check.
Nice-class recommendation.
Decision on word mark, logo, slogan, or multiple classes.

FAQ

Do I need a Mexican company?

No. A foreign individual or company can own a Mexican trademark. The key decision is who should legally own the brand rights.

Can I file before selling in Mexico?

Yes, but you should be prepared to prove real commercial use when the use declaration is due.

Do I need to know the Nice class?

No. Tell us what you sell now and what you plan to sell next. We map that to the right class or classes.

Does a search guarantee approval?

No. It reduces risk, but IMPI decides based on legal criteria, prior marks, distinctiveness, and possible oppositions.