Mexico’s industrial property authority (IMPI) and health regulator (COFEPRIS) have introduced a new online platform that allows users to check the real-time status of patents related to pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
The tool connects both institutions and provides public access to information that was previously difficult to obtain. Companies, researchers, and the general public can now verify whether a patent is still in force, helping support more informed decision-making.
The platform is also designed to improve transparency and legal certainty in processes tied to intellectual property. This is particularly relevant for the pharmaceutical industry, where patent status plays a key role in the development and commercialization of medicines.
Authorities indicated that the initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize regulatory systems and encourage innovation and technological development across key industries.
By making this information more accessible, the portal may also support startups, academic institutions, and research centers in evaluating the legal landscape of existing technologies.
Source: Enfoque
