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Opportunities in Behind-the-Meter Clean Energy, DG, and Storage
Mexico’s energy transition is unfolding in the landscape of a profoundly transformed legal framework for energy. Recent reforms to the electricity sector have modified the open-market logic introduced in 2013 with a centralized, state-led planning model grounded in principles of energy sovereignty, system reliability, and energy justice.
Mapping Mexico’s Carbon Offset Market, Incentive Landscape
(In collaboration with Roberto Flores, associate; and Ana Diener, graduate intern) Within the framework of the Paris Agreement and with the aim of mitigating global warming, the development of emissions trading markets has emerged as a key for advancing toward a low-carbon future. In Mexico, there are currently various initiatives in this regard, including carbon taxes aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Mexico Arbitration: Past Lessons, Present Risks, Future Strategy
(In collaboration with Fernanda Serrano) The world of dispute resolution is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. While the courts in Mexico and abroad face growing caseloads, longer wait times, and increasing politicization, arbitration has emerged as a strategic alternative, not just for multinational corporations but for domestic actors navigating an uncertain judicial landscape. This shift is not theoretical. It is already happening.
Infringement of Pharma Process Patents, Recent Mexico Precedents
Article 192 Bis 1 of the abrogated Industrial Property Law establishes that, when the patent subject to analysis in an administrative declaration of infringement procedure is a process for obtaining a product, by legal mandate, the burden of proof is reversed, and, consequently, it is the alleged infringer who must prove that the questioned product was manufactured under a process other than the one patented.
Challenges, Opportunities for Mexican Satellite Industry in 2025
(In collaboration with Etzel Salinas) The Mexican satellite industry is a key market for both domestic and international investments. In 2013, a constitutional amendment opened the sector, allowing 100% foreign investment, and encouraging competition, looking forward to new and better services for Mexican consumers.
A New-Old Familiar Face: Trends in Competition Regulation
Hollywood has given us the story of characters who travel through time for different purposes, from getting to know each other better to changing the course of history and saving humanity. In some ways, the current Mexican competition policy landscape is somewhat reminiscent of this, and brings us face to face once again with governmental agencies whose independence could be questioned.
New Decree on Drug, Devices Importation Falls Short, Again
As a response to the drug shortage in Mexico caused by an inefficient procurement policy, on Jan.
Claim for Damages in Industrial Property Matters in Mexico
The legal protection of industrial property rights, such as distinctive signs, patents, industrial designs and models, utility models and trade secrets, constitutes a fundamental pillar for promoting innovation and economic development. These rights ensure that their owners can benefit economically from their use and exploitation, while, in parallel, they encourage creativity, progress, and economic development.
The Right (Legal Standing) To Claim Nullity of a Pharma Patent
In Mexico, the requirement for filing a claim for the nullity of an industrial property right before the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) is to demonstrate that one has a legal standing to do so.
Mexico. Judicial Reform and a New Country
I was absolutely thrilled the first time that I had the honor to visit as a law student the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico, and even more when our group entered the plenum hall, an impressive place, decorated with its beautiful red carpet, the half-wooden walls and the 11 chairs of the ministers, under the Benito Juarez painting right in the middle (as a reminder that he also served as president of the highest court back in 1857), and two quotes in golden letters that read as follows:...
How Well-Aligned Is Mexico’s Energy Path With COP28, Paris?
This article was co-authored by Roberto Flores, associate, and Ana Zúñiga, intern, both from Von Wobeser y Sierra. In 2023, the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or Conference of the Parties, known as COP28, took place in Dubai, where Mexico was one of the participating nations. The conference brought together world leaders, policymakers, scientists and activists to collectively address pressing environmental challenges amid the escalating climate crisis.
Let’s Talk (And Work) About Having a Positive Impact in Mining
The global mining industry is at a critical juncture, facing unprecedented challenges as it strives to balance economic growth with environmental and social responsibility – and with a wonderful opportunity to change the narrative toward the industry. This opportunity starts by talking about and working for a positive impact in mining.
The Patent Linkage System for Allopathic Medicines in Mexico
The decree published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on Sept. 19, 2003, added section IV of article 167 and article 167 bis of the Health Supplies Regulation were added, as well as article 47 bis of the Industrial Property Law Regulation.
Rule of Law and the Importance of Judicial Independence
One of the cornerstones of liberal democracies resides in a strong legal system, where any investor has the confidence and certainty that legal disputes – against individuals or authorities – will be resolved by independent judges according to the law. Whenever this principle is ignored or diminished, the possibility of tyranny and lawlessness arises, with the inherent lack of confidence and legal uncertainty.
2024 and the Sustainability Challenges for Mining
We all want to have a better future and a greener, cleaner planet that ensures a healthy environment. At the end of the day, this is a human right. Mining plays a fundamental role in this objective; in fact, it is clear that the present and future of an efficient and safe energy transition depends on having a strong value chain in the supply of some fundamental minerals.
Networking: The Key to Success or a Distraction Toward Failure?
Connecting with like-minded professionals who share the same goals in the constantly evolving startup ecosystem has always been a fundamental aspect when raising capital, whether you are a fund or a startup. Networking is and will continue to be a pathway to open new doors and discover fresh opportunities, whether in the short or long term. This tool has proven its efficiency by assisting Latino founders in creating a supportive community.
Transforming Latam Legal Sector with AI: Achievements, Challenges
"A computer would deserve to be called intelligent if it could deceive a human into believing that it was human." These words, spoken by the renowned British mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing, encapsulate the essence of artificial intelligence (AI). In an age where technology evolves at a staggering pace, Turing's vision has never been more pertinent. It challenges our understanding of intelligence, pushing the boundaries of what machines can achieve in simulating human thought.
The Truth About Mining and Water (Part 2)
In our previous article related to mining and water, we emphasized and insisted that the responsible mining industry is a necessary and strategic ally for the various water authorities in our country, and that Mexico can redirect the course toward a more sustainable and efficient management of water; however, deep reflection is required on the true causes of the water crisis and the effective measures necessary to eradicate these causes, including better regulation of consumption that is...
The Quantification of Damages in Copyright Cases Related To Music
In Mexico, the repair of material and/or moral damage, as well as compensation for damages for violation of the rights enshrined in the Federal Copyright Law, are contemplated in article 216 bis, which establishes that in no case it will it be less than 40% of the retail price of the original product or the original provision of any type of service that implies a violation of one or more of the rights protected by law.
A New Era for Mining
Mining is a significant contributor to Mexico's economy. The industry has undoubtedly shaped the life and history of our country and has flourished and survived the local and global challenges of the evolution of ideas, political trends, and economic ups and downs. There is a good reason for this.
The State of Mexico Judiciary and the Modernization of Justice
STORY INLINE POST By Omar Guerrero | Partner - Fri, 07/07/2023 - 13:00 Digital justice is becoming a permanent aspect of Mexican justice. By way of example, the newly enacted Federal National Code of Civil and Family Proceedings has a full chapter on digital justice.
Generative AI: The Rise of an Entire Ecosystem
Over the course of 2022 and early 2023, tech innovators unleashed generative AI en masse, dazzling business leaders, investors, and society at large with the technology’s ability to create entirely new and seemingly human-made text and images. The response was unprecedented. In just five days, 1 million users flocked to ChatGPT, OpenAI’s generative AI language model that creates original content in response to user prompts.
Legal Uncertainty Continues in the Mining Sector
The most recent amendments to the Mining Law introduce radical changes to the industry based on ideological reasons and without considering the sector's particularities.
Measures Needed to Counter Entry of Unauthorized Medicines
The shortage of medicines and the facilities provided by e-commerce have increased the sale of medicines that come from abroad, mainly through websites that offer them in Mexico from anywhere in the world, regularly at lower prices than in our country and distributed through parcel and courier services.
Emerging Fund Managers Bringing Entrepreneurial Spirit to VCs
STORY INLINE POST By Susana Espinosa | Partner - Thu, 05/04/2023 - 12:00 I would like to continue my last article about diversity, this time focusing on the role of emerging fund managers as an alternative option for large asset managers. An emerging fund manager plays a crucial role in the private equity industry. We bring new ideas, fresh perspectives, and innovative investment strategies to boost financial performance.
Mining and Water: Some Truths (Part 1)
Water (H2O), the vital liquid to which we all should have access since it represents a human right, as we know, is an odorless, colorless and tasteless substance, which exists in a more or less pure state in nature and covers around 71% of the surface of our planet, located mainly in the oceans and seas (96.5%), glaciers and poles (1.74%), aquifer deposits (1.72%) and the rest (0.04%) in lakes, rivers, soil moisture and finally, in the body of living beings.
A Year of Challenges, Opportunities for Latam Startup Ecosystem
2023 represents a new context of challenges in the venture capital world, both in Latin America and on the global stage. In this new ecosystem, we often hear that this will be a challenging year for the startup ecosystem. So, is 2023 a good time for founders and investors, or is the current landscape too risky? No one can deny that the last three years have been dramatic in our industry and the world in general. 2020 saw the world grind to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Six Priorities for Challenging Times
Resilience is emerging as a vital “muscle” for companies operating in a world of endless volatility and disruption. The pandemic asked companies to move much faster. Now inflation seems to be here for the duration, thanks in large part to depleted supply chains, especially in energy. That’s causing companies to deploy their newfound speed across all six dimensions of resilience: finance, operations, technology, organization, business model, and reputation.
Arbitration, tech and the future of the practice of law: ChatGPT
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke. Technology has become a common source of discussion. How quickly technology will affect our daily lives and what we will need to do to adapt to it is a trending topic. As we have recently written, tech or no tech is not even the question. It is a matter of time.
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