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IMPI Denies ‘Ministra del Pueblo’ Registration, Batres Weighs Legal Challenge

Batres argues the agency overreached by treating the sobriquet as if it were a public office.

Lenia Batres, 'Ministra del Pueblo'.
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Overview

  • The IMPI refused to grant exclusive use of “Ministra del Pueblo,” saying it would create an unjustified privilege, harm the other eight SCJN ministers and amount to unfair competition.
  • The institute also cited potential confusion with a public office, a premise Batres rejects on grounds that no such position exists.
  • Batres contends she met the LFPPI’s formal requirements and that no similar denomination is already registered.
  • She cites prior approvals like “Máynez Presidente México,” “Yunes mi Senador,” “Diputado en línea” and a commercial “Presidente” to argue inconsistent application of trademark criteria.
  • She says she is considering a juicio contencioso administrativo to seek annulment of the IMPI resolution.