NEWS
Published: 2015-02-23
Sounds and looks easy to start and to complete the process of registration of a mark, or an idea, but is not, because the things can complicate and if this happens what can you do?
"We recommend go together with a specialist, because sometimes the paperwork can be complicated, especially if it is a brand very similar to one that exists in the market or if it is a matter of copyright which tends to be very specific, then authority can require documents or issued an official action", explains Carlos Rojas, Gardhí Vila associate lawyer.
"Sometimes it seems that a brand is very easy to register, but if the examiner consider that your mark looks like other brand, then, can become very difficult to bring the proceedings".
Another factor that can complicate the registry is the time, ie, the terms dictated by the professionals working in the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) and the National Institute of Copyright (INDAUTOR).
"You can lose, even, the brand that you want and also the initial investment, because sometimes the project is already underway," said the also specializes in intellectual property.
The recommendation is before that who initiate and complete the process of property intellectual or brand registration with the IMPI and INDAUTOR must be an expert; and in this way will not be harmed or damaged the heritage, the image of the company or the records.
"We recommend go together with a specialist, because sometimes the paperwork can be complicated, especially if it is a brand very similar to one that exists in the market or if it is a matter of copyright which tends to be very specific, then authority can require documents or issued an official action", explains Carlos Rojas, Gardhí Vila associate lawyer.
"Sometimes it seems that a brand is very easy to register, but if the examiner consider that your mark looks like other brand, then, can become very difficult to bring the proceedings".
Another factor that can complicate the registry is the time, ie, the terms dictated by the professionals working in the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) and the National Institute of Copyright (INDAUTOR).
"You can lose, even, the brand that you want and also the initial investment, because sometimes the project is already underway," said the also specializes in intellectual property.
The recommendation is before that who initiate and complete the process of property intellectual or brand registration with the IMPI and INDAUTOR must be an expert; and in this way will not be harmed or damaged the heritage, the image of the company or the records.