
1. Service Overview
When your business undergoes changes—such as corporate restructuring, rebranding, mergers, or relocation—it is essential to update your trademark records with the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI). Mexico requires official change recordals to maintain the validity and enforceability of trademark rights. Our service ensures all changes are properly filed and compliant with Mexico’s trademark regulations.
2. Why Updating Your Trademark Details in Mexico is Essential
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✅ Legal Enforcement: Accurate ownership information is necessary for enforcing your Mexican trademark rights against infringers.
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✅ Official Communications: IMPI sends all notices—including office actions & renewal reminders—to the address on record.
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✅ License & Assignment Records: Properly updated records are required when registering licenses or assignments with IMPI.
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✅ Due Diligence: Updated ownership data is essential for mergers, acquisitions, and investment procedures involving Mexican trademarks.
3. The Mexico Trademark Change Process
The Mexico Trademark Change Process
Mexico’s IMPI requires proper documentation for name, address, and ownership updates.
Request & Document Collection
You provide trademark details and supporting documents for your requested change.
Document Preparation
We prepare IMPI-compliant forms and translate documents into Spanish if required.
IMPI Filing
We file the change application with IMPI and provide a filing receipt.
IMPI Examination
IMPI reviews the application — typically 1–3 months depending on the change type.
Register Update
IMPI updates the official register and issues a certificate confirming the changes.
4. Fee Structure for Mexico Trademark Change
| Project | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Change of Attorney Only | 212/Registration Number |
| Change of Name and Address, Including Change of Attorney | 530/Registration Number |
Official Source: Based on IMPI's fee schedule and prevailing market rates.
5. What We Need From You
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Trademark registration number(s)
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Proof of change (e.g., corporate certificate, name-change documents)
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Signed Power of Attorney (Spanish or bilingual)
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Detailed description of requested change
Keep Your Mexico Trademark Records Updated
Ensure your rights remain valid and enforceable in Mexico with accurate IMPI records.