Mexico's system of IP protection: from Pangaea to TPP

Despite the fact that it was not until July 9, 2012, that the US Trade Representative (USTR) notified Congress of its intent to enter into Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations with Mexico, it has been clear ever since Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderon, expressed his interest in joining the TPP during his January 2012 visit to Davos, that Mexico’s system of IP protection has been adapting to accommodate what appears to be the minimum standards to join the TPP.