Mexico Sets New High in National Patents and Trademark Activity in 2025

By Goodrich, Riquelme y Asociados

The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial, IMPI) reported a historic surge in patents granted to Mexican inventors and a significant increase in trademark registrations throughout 2025. This achievement reflects a broader emphasis on intellectual property protection as a driver of national competitiveness, economic development, and technological growth.

During the full calendar year, IMPI approved 972 patents issued to Mexican nationals, marking the highest number of patent grants to domestic inventors since 1995 and a jump over the roughly 700 patents granted in 2024. In addition, 150 patents remained authorized but pending payment at year’s end, suggesting that the total number of patented inventions by Mexicans could approach 1,112 titles once completed.

These achievements show a strong upward trajectory in domestic innovation. The institute received 21,265 applications for inventions in 2025 — including patents, utility models and industrial designs — up from 20,976 a year earlier, indicating sustained growth in inventive activity across sectors. The total number of inventions granted (which includes all patent categories) also rose, with 14,828 invention titles issued during the period, a 4 % increase compared to 2024.

Parallel to the patent boom, IMPI saw robust activity in the field of trademarks and other distinctive sign registrations. In 2025 the institute received 240,991 applications for trademarks, trade names and commercial identifiers, a 9 % increase over the previous year. Of these, 178,072 registrations were granted, representing a 5 % increase in active trademark titles. 

IMPI also recorded 344 trademark registrations specifically tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026, illustrating how major international events can stimulate intellectual property filings as companies seek to protect branding, logos, event-related products and promotional materials.