Seemingly common actions are being considered a reset in the fight against informal markets and piracy. The country will face observations about the complexity and slowness of its judicial processes, exacerbated by a chaotic judicial reform.
As part of the 'cleaning operation', authorities coordinated by the IMPI are combating counterfeiting and smuggling in various parts of Mexico. The annual loss from product piracy is significant. In the past, accusations of espionage from China against American companies brought diplomatic disputes to the limit.
Mexico has been on the United States' 301 watch list since the last administration, indicating non-compliance with property rights. The ineffectiveness of the penal and civil system in sanctioning illicit acts and compensating damages is concerning.
It is vital to create favorable conditions for respecting creators and innovators, essential for competitiveness. The relationship with the United States has become more complicated, especially since Trump's presidency.
The industrial property law was shaped in the 'T-MEC package', sensitive to the interests of the parties in the agreement. For the United States, protecting its intellectual property rights, especially with its most important trading partner, is paramount, regardless of nationality.
