Markavo offers a dedicated service to help trademark owners renew their registrations with the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI). Our flat attorney fee for filing a Mexican trademark renewal is 226 USD.
Get started here: https://www.markavo.com/checkout/trademark-renewal-mexico/
Note: Users can also pay in Mexican pesos (MXN) by selecting the currency selector at the top of the Markavo website, which converts and displays pricing in the local currency.
When do I need to file a trademark renewal in Mexico?
You must file the renewal application within the 6 months before the expiration date.
IMPI allows a grace period of up to 6 months after the expiration date. Applications filed during this grace period will still be processed.
If you miss the grace period, the registration lapses (caducidad). You would then need to file a completely new trademark application to regain protection.
What is the Declaration of Use (Declaración de Uso Real y Efectivo)?
Mexican trademark law requires owners to periodically demonstrate actual and effective use of their mark. There are two key requirements:
Standalone 3-Year Declaration
File this declaration within 3 months after the 3rd anniversary of the grant date. It must specify the exact goods/services in actual commercial use in Mexico.
Failure to file causes automatic lapse of the registration (caducidad de pleno derecho). Protection is then limited only to the items you declared.
Declaration at Renewal (Every 10 Years)
A declaration of use must accompany every renewal application. It must specify the specific products/services on which the mark is actually and effectively used in Mexico.
Use must be genuine (not merely token) and must occur in Mexico, either exactly as registered or with non-distinctive variations.
What are the fees for a Mexican trademark renewal?
Markavo Attorney Fees: 226 USD (flat fee to prepare and file your renewal and required declaration of use)
Government Fees (IMPI): Approximately 240 USD per class
All pricing is shown in USD by default. You can switch to MXN using the currency selector on the Markavo website.
What happens if I miss the renewal deadline or fail to file the Declaration of Use?
Missing the renewal grace period results in caducidad (lapse) of the registration. A new application would be required.
Failing to file the standalone 3-year Declaration of Use also triggers automatic lapse, with protection limited to declared goods/services only.
At renewal time, an incomplete or missing declaration of use may prevent approval or limit the scope of the renewed registration.
How does Markavo's Mexico Trademark Renewal Service work?
Our experienced team handles the entire process:
Review of your current registration details
Preparation of the renewal application
Preparation of the required Declaration of Use (specifying actual use in Mexico)
Filing with IMPI and managing any follow-up
We make the process simple and stress-free so your trademark stays protected in Mexico.
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Do I need to prove use of my trademark in Mexico?
Yes. The Declaration of Use is mandatory. It must reflect genuine commercial use in Mexico on the specific goods or services listed. Token use or use outside Mexico does not qualify. Non-distinctive variations of the mark are generally acceptable.
If your mark is not currently in use on all registered goods/services, the declaration will limit protection to only those items you can truthfully declare.