Proposed Legal Reform Would Introduce New Criminal Offenses Related to Piracy

Proposed Legal Reform Would Introduce New Criminal Offenses Related to Piracy

October, 2026

The legislative reform seeks to strengthen intellectual property protection in Mexico through new provisions addressing piracy, trademark counterfeiting and the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted works.

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Our partner Patricia Kaim was interviewed by Grupo REFORMA for the article “Castigaría reforma de Ley nuevos delitos de piratería”, sharing her legal perspective on legislative changes aimed at strengthening intellectual property protection in Mexico.

The publication examines proposed amendments to the legal framework addressing various forms of piracy and trademark counterfeiting, both in physical establishments and through electronic channels.

In her contribution, our specialist discusses newly proposed criminal offenses, including the unauthorized disclosure or distribution of copyrighted works before their official release, as well as measures intended to strengthen criminal enforcement against certain intellectual property offenses.

Since the article was published, the reform has been approved by both chambers of the Mexican Congress and, as of November 12, 2026, remains pending publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation.

Read the full article in Grupo REFORMA.

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