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Patent Law Reform In Mexico: A Strategic Turning Point, Particularly For The Pharma Sector

In April 2026, Mexico implemented a significant reform of its intellectual property legislation, with the objective to modernise the system, accelerate procedures and provide greater legal certainty to innovators.

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Novagraaf Group

Reformas Al Reglamento De Insumos Para La Salud

El 24 de abril de 2026, la titular del Poder Ejecutivo, Claudia Sheinbaum, publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación (“DOF”)...

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Reformas al Reglamento en Materia de Registros, Autorizaciones de Importación y Exportación y Certificados de Exportación de Plaguicidas, Nutrientes Vegetales y Sustancias y Materiales Tóxicos o Peligrosos

El 24 de abril de 2026, la titular del Poder Ejecutivo, Claudia Sheinbaum, publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación (“DOF”)...

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

WTO Agreement On Fisheries Subsidies (Video)

The World Trade Organization (WTO) adopted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies in June 2022.

Mexico International

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Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda

Significant Modification To The Last Edition Of The Linkage Gazette.

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OLIVARES

Publicación De Acciones De Simplificación Para Trámites Ante La Comisión Federal Para La Protección De Riesgos Sanitarios

Mexico Healthcare

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Constitutional Reform Initiative Regarding Pharmaceutical Sovereignty And Safety

Mexico Healthcare

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New Mexico Becomes Third U.S. State To Prohibit PFAS In Products

Mexico Environment

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Beveridge & Diamond

Mexico Bans The Cultivation Of Genetically Modified Corn, Opening Door For Other Restrictions In The Future

Mexico Healthcare

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Beveridge & Diamond

New Guidelines Establishing The Requirements And Procedures That Must Be Observed To Obtain Permission To Advertise Prepackaged Food And Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Mexico Healthcare

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New Decree On Drug, Devices Importation Falls Short, Again

Mexico Healthcare

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Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2024

Mexico Healthcare

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Emite El Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social (IMSS) Criterio Sobre La Correcta Integración Del Salario Base De Cotización En Relación Con Los Conceptos De Alimentos Y Habitación

Mexico Employment

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Santamarina y Steta S.C.

Regulatory Certainty For Biosimilars On The Horizon

Mexico Healthcare

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Acuerdo para el fomento de la industria siderúrgica mexicana: se cierra la llave al acero extranjero

Mexico Government

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Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda

OFAC Sanctions Cartel-Linked Timeshare Resort In Mexico: What Hospitality And Travel Companies Should Know

Mexico International

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Foley & Lardner

Decreto por el que se modifica la LIGIE y los Programas de Promoción Sectorial (PROSEC)

Mexico International

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Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda

Contratos Celebrados por Importadores Mexicanos (Su Relevancia en la Materialidad de las Operaciones Aduaneras y de Comercio Exterior)

Mexico International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Mexican Supreme Court Validates The Blocking Of Bank Accounts

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Foley & Lardner

Would Front Of Package Food Labels Make You Eat Healthier?

In Mexico and other countries, stop-sign-shaped symbols appear on the front of certain food products to indicate these items contain high levels of sugar.

Mexico Healthcare

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Michael Best

Regulatory Certainty For Biosimilars In Mexico.

The Ministry of Health and COFEPRIS released a document proposing a "Regulatory Certainty Strategy for the Pharmaceutical Sector: Biosimilars".

Mexico Healthcare

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New Mexico Latest State To Expand Medicaid Behavioral Health Program, Add Mobile Crisis Intervention Program

New Mexico recently became the latest state to receive Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approval to expand the state's behavioral health service offerings through mobile crisis intervention teams.

Mexico Healthcare

M

Mintz

Mexico Starts The New Year With New Guidelines To Apply For Drugs And Medical Devices Marketing Authorizations.

The Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks (COFEPRIS) announced the elaboration of two guidelines on prior requirements to the submission of marketing authorizations...

Mexico Healthcare

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Mexico's Patent Linkage System And Allopathic Medicines

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Measures Needed To Counter Entry Of Unauthorized Medicines

Mexico Healthcare

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Further Restrictions On Food And Drink Labeling

Mexico Healthcare

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Food, Beverage Labeling Standards Contradict Mexican Law

Mexico Healthcare

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The Pharma Legal Handbook Mexico – 2022

Mexico Healthcare

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Nueva Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y de Exportación

Mexico International

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Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa

New Prohibition Of Vapes And Electronic Cigarettes In Mexico

Mexico Healthcare

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Recent Decision Of Unfair Competition In The Gray Market For Medicines In Mexico.

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México Pone En Vigor Prohibición Total De Publicidad Sobre Tabaco

Mexico Media & IT

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The Pharma Legal Handbook

Mexico Healthcare

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New Prohibition Of Vapes And Electronic Cigarettes In Mexico

Also, on May 31, "World Tobacco Day," the president of Mexico issued a decree regarding vapes and electronic cigarettes use in the country, which came into effect immediately.

Mexico Healthcare

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Recent Decision Of Unfair Competition In The Gray Market For Medicines In Mexico.

Following our newsletter dated on June 25 2021, related with increment of gray market of medicines in Mexico. In many of those cases, importers and distributors alleged...

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México Pone En Vigor Prohibición Total De Publicidad Sobre Tabaco

El gobierno de México puso en vigor los cambios a la Ley General para el Control del Tabaco, impulsados por la administración del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador...

Mexico Media & IT

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The Pharma Legal Handbook

The Pharma Legal Handbook answers essential questions about the environment for pharmaceuticals in Mexico. It is a must have for any company operating in the country or looking to enter the market.

Mexico Healthcare

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Prohibición para importar cualquier cigarro electrónico o sistema similar

Mexico Healthcare

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Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa

Government Procurement By The United Nations Office For Project Services

The second informative session open to the national and international market, covering the consolidated purchase of medicines and healing material for the 2021-2024 time period...

Mexico Government

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Labeling Of Medicines Exclusively Intended For Public Sector In Mexico

The Decree amending article 26 of the Health Law Regulation (HLR) is pending publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation and its eventual entry into force.

Mexico Healthcare

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New Platform In Connection With Pharmaceutical Patents

On November 13, the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Health in conjunction with the Mexican Patent and Trademark Office (IMPI) and the regulatory authority (COFEPRIS), announced...

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In Mexico, COFEPRIS Announces New Rules For The Authorization Of Generic Drugs

COFEPRIS will have a special procedures window for the generic pharmaceutical products.

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Mexico Reduces The Autonomy And Independence Of The Regulatory Authority (COFEPRIS)

Mexico Healthcare

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USMCA Entry Demands Amendments To Mexican Regulations

Mexico International

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Presidential Decree Prohibiting The Importation Of Electronic Cigarettes

Mexico Healthcare

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The Negative Effects In IP Rights Of The New Frontal Warning System For Food And Beverage Package-Labeling In Mexico.

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Becerril Coca & Becerril

The New Mexican Official Standard For The Labelling Of Pre-Packaged Food And Non-Alcoholic Beverages Has Been Approved.

Mexico Healthcare

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Sustitución de Anexos del Acuerdo entre México y la Comunidad Europea el Sector de las Bebidas Espirituosas.

Mexico Healthcare

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Cuesta Campos Abogados

Replacement Of Annexes In Agreement Between Mexico And The EU Regarding Spirits

Mexico Healthcare

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Cuesta Campos Abogados

Mexican Ministry Of Health Issues Fast Track Approval Process For Products Approved In Other Jurisdictions, And Rules Regarding Import Of Drug Products Without Need For A Mexican Marketing Authorization.

Mexico Healthcare

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Sanchez Devanny

Mexico Issues Regulations To Approve Biologic Drugs

Mexico Healthcare

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General Labeling Specifications For Prepackaged Food And Non-Alcoholic Beverages - Commercial And Health Information, Beneficial But Not For All Sectors

Mexico Healthcare

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Becerril Coca & Becerril

COFEPRIS Revokes Criticized Criterions And Guidelines Published By The Former Administration.

Mexico Media & IT

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New Labelling Regulations That Will Impact The Food And Beverage Industry In Mexico

Mexico Healthcare

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Amendment Proposals To Mexican Official Standard 051 For The Labelling Of Pre-Packaged Food And Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Mexico Healthcare

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Possible Implications Of The Draft Modification To Food And Drinks Labeling Standart In Mexico

Mexico Healthcare

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Medicinal Product Regulation And Product Liability In Mexico: Overview

Mexico Healthcare

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