If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur and want to learn how to protect your intellectual property (IP) in Mexico, join expertsfrom the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and attorneys from the Mexican Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AMPPI) for this interactive session. You will learn the best approach for enforcing your IP in this market, whether you are new to or currently selling in the Mexican market.

This session will cover the following topics:

• Understanding the options for enforcing your IP
• What is administrative enforcement?
• How to start the enforcement process
• The strengths and weaknesses of civil proceedings
• How you can monitor the marketplace for unauthorized use of your IP

The session will feature the following speakers:

• Hope Shimabuku, Regional Director, USPTO Texas Regional Office
• Jaime Rodríguez, Attorney, AMPPI
• Kiyoshi Tsuru, Attorney, AMPPI
• Pamela Gisholt, Attorney, AMPPI

Register today

The Mexico IP series is free and open to the public. Attendees may register for any parts of this five-part series using the registration link above. Details for the fifth event are pending, but it will occur on October 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m. MT. Check the series page for updates.

This event is organized in collaboration with our regional offices. If you have questions or want more information about this event, contact the Texas Regional Office at TexasRegionalOffice@uspto.govor call 469-295-9000.