A Mexican trademark lasts 10 years and is renewable for equal periods without limit. Renewal is requested within the six months before expiry, with a six-month grace period afterwards. Use of the mark is declared again on renewal. The official fee in 2026 is MXN 3,013.41 per class (VAT included). If the mark isn't renewed, the registration lapses.
When do the 10 years start?
For current registrations, from the date IMPI granted the mark. Older registrations, applied for before the August 2018 reform, counted from the filing date. The certificate shows the expiry date.
The renewal timeline
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| 6 months before expiry | Renewal can be filed. The best time to do it. |
| Expiry date | The 10-year term ends. |
| Up to 6 months after | Grace period: renewal is still possible. |
| After the grace period | The registration lapses and a new application is needed. |
What you need
- The registration number.
- The right owner on record. If the mark changed hands (sale, merger, restructuring), the assignment should be recorded with IMPI.
- The goods or services on which the mark is used in Mexico, since use is declared on renewal.
- The fee for each class you want to keep.
Cost
The official IMPI fee in 2026 is MXN 3,013.41 per class, VAT included, plus professional fees.
Mistakes that cost registrations
- Assuming someone will remind you. IMPI doesn't send reminders.
- Planning on the grace period. It's for emergencies.
- An owner on record that no longer exists after a merger or restructuring, with no recorded assignment.
- Paying unsolicited renewal invoices. Verify any request for payment from a company you don't know.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a trademark last in Mexico?
10 years from the date IMPI grants the registration, renewable for equal periods indefinitely.
When can a Mexican trademark be renewed?
Within the six months before expiry, or within the six-month grace period after it.
What happens if a Mexican trademark isn't renewed?
After the grace period the registration lapses and the mark becomes available. Getting it back requires a new application, and someone else could file first.
How much does trademark renewal cost in Mexico in 2026?
The official IMPI fee is MXN 3,013.41 per class including VAT, plus professional fees.
Is your Mexican mark expiring?
Send us the registration number. We'll check the date, the owner on record and the classes, and send a fixed quote.
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