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1. XNUMX.Introduction
Below you will find useful information to assist you in protecting your design rights in Mexico.
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*<Average examination period for Mexican design applications> 7 to 12 months *As of April 2018
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2. Overview of the design system in Mexico
(1) System, registration requirements, duration, etc.
| unique system | Registration requirements | substantive examination | Criteria for determining novelty | Duration |
| Partial design (△) | Novelty uniqueness | Yes | Domestic and foreign public knowledge Domestic and foreign publications publicly known | 5 years from the filing date |
*Although the partial design system is not stipulated by law, it is recognized in practice.
(2) Flow of procedures
(3) Accession to the treaty
The status of membership in the main treaties is as follows:
| treaty of paris | WTO agreement | hague agreement | Locarno Agreement |
| Join | Join | Not a member | Join |