Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Mexico?

As a PCT filing office, it accepts the restoration of the right of priority on the grounds of "unintentional".

Mexican Institute of Industrial Property

English: Mexican Institute of Industrial Property, abbreviation: IMPI

URL: www.impi.gob.mx

Mexican Invention Patent Search: Search -- FOLLOW (impi.gob.mx)

A 12-month novelty grace period applies if the inventor or his successor has communicated in any form, put the design into practice or made it public at national and international exhibitions.

yes. As long as the application is not abandoned, the patent type can be converted from invention to utility model within 3 months of filing the invention patent application, or within 3 months from the date when IMPI requires the applicant to make the conversion, after paying the relevant fees.

yes. As long as the application is not abandoned, the patent type can be converted from utility model to invention within 3 months of filing the utility model patent application, or within 3 months from the date when IMPI requires the applicant to make the conversion, after paying the relevant fees.

no

1-2 years

yes

yes

yes