Follow-up Seminar in Mexico

Outline of the seminar

Date

October 18, 2023

Venue

Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial (IMPI)

Theme of the seminar

Non-Traditional Trademarks

Organized by

• Organized by Japan Patent Office（JPO）
• Supported by Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial (IMPI)

Program

FY2023 Follow-up Seminar in Mexico (Program)

Report

On October 18, 2023, the JPO and IMPI co-hosted a Follow-up Seminar in Mexico City.

Recent developments and examination practices in both countries related to the theme of non-traditional trademarks were introduced during the seminar, which was attended by approximately 65 officials from the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI).

The Mexican speakers explained the types of non-traditional trademarks protected in Mexico, such as sound and smell, and also introduced the challenges of non-traditional trademark examinations and their solutions.

The Japanese speakers introduced the non-traditional trademarks protected in Japan, along with the examination criteria for color and sound trademarks. Using examples of non-traditional trademarks registered in Japan, an explanation was also given with regard to acquiring distinctiveness of color and sound trademarks

Through these initiatives, the JPO will contribute toward continuous, self-sustaining development and improvement of the IP environment in Mexico.

Related Information

• JPO and Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) Hold Joint Follow-up Seminar

[Last updated 29 March 2024]

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