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In order to obtain the appointment of Notary Public, it is required to be Mexican by birth and to have uninterrupted residence in the state for more than three years prior to his or her appointment.

A Notary Public may only associate with another Notary Public to provide notarial services.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Professional, technical and specialized services

Subsector: Notary

Industry Classification: CMAP 951001Notary public notary services.

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Government: State (State of Quintana Roo).

Measures: Organic Law of the Notary Public of the State of Quintana Roo, Official Gazette, November 25, 1976, Chapter II, Article 10.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

To be a Notary Public, it is required to be a Mexican citizen, preferably from Quintana Roo, with residence in the state for at least three years prior to the appointment.

A Notary Public may only associate with another Notary Public to provide notarial services.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Professional, technical and specialized services

Subsector: Notary

Industry Classification: CMAP 951001Notary public notary services.

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Govemment: State (State of Sinaloa)

Measure: Notary Law of the State of Sinaloa, Periédico Oficial, August 12, 1969, Chapter IV, Article 109.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment In order to obtain authorization to practice as a Notary Public, it is required to be a Mexican citizen and to have practiced with a Notary Public for two uninterrupted years. A Notary Public may only associate with another Notary Public to provide notarial services.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Professional, technical and specialized services

Subsector: Notary

Industry Classification: CMAP 951001Notary public notary services.

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Govemment: State (State of Sonora)

Measure: Notary Law of the State of Sonora, Official Gazette, July 4, 1970, Title II, Third Chapter, Article 80.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment To obtain the appointment and practice as a Notary Public, it is required to be Mexican by birth and a resident of the state. A Notary Public may only associate with another Notary Public to provide notarial services.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Professional, technical and specialized services

Subsector: Notary

Industry Classification: CMAP 951001Notary public notary services.

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Govemment: State (State of Tabasco)

Measure: Law of Notaries for the State of Tabasco, Official Gazette, November 10, 1976, Chapter Il, Article 6, fractions I and IV.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment To obtain the fiat or appointment of Notary, it is required to be Mexican by birth and to be a resident of the state, with effective residence of not less than five years. A Notary Public may only associate with another Notary Public to provide notarial services.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Professional, technical and specialized services

Subsector: Notary

Industry Classification: CMAP 951001Notary public notary services.

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Govemment: State (State of Tamaulipas).

Measure: Notary Law for the State of Tamaulipas, Periddico Oficial, January 30, 1993, Article 13.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

The Executive of the State shall issue a patent as an aspirant to the position of Notary Public to whoever proves to be Mexican by birth and with a residence in the state of at least 3 years.

A Notary Public may only associate with another Notary Public to provide notarial services.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Professional, technical and specialized services

Subsector: Notary

Industry Classification: CMAP 951001Notary public notary services.

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Government: State (State of Tlaxcala).

Measures: Notary Law for the State of Tlaxcala, Official Gazette, January 5, 1983, Title Ill, Chapter I, Article 29 and 30.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

In order to obtain the certificate of aspiring Notary Public, it is required to be Mexican by birth and to have a civil domicile in the State of Tlaxcala with at least five years of seniority. A Notary Public may only associate with another Notary Public to provide notarial services.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Professional, technical and specialized services

Subsector: Notary

Industry Classification: CMAP 951001Notary public notary services.

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Government: State (State of Veracruz)

Measures: Notary Law, Official Gazette, June 1, 1965, Title I, Chapter IV, Article 37, fractions I and VI.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

In order to obtain the appointment of Notary Public, it is required to be Mexican by birth and a resident of the state.

A Notary Public may only associate with another Notary Public to provide notarial services.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Professional, technical and specialized services

Subsector: Notary

Industry Classification: CMAP 951001Notary public notary services.

Type of Reservation: National Treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04).

Level of Government: State (State of Yucatan)

Measures: Law of the Notary Public of the State of Yucatan, Official Gazette, July 4, 1977, Chapter Il, Articles 10 and 12.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

The patent of aspiring Notary Public will be extended by the Executive of the state to Mexican citizens.

A Notary Public may only associate with another Notary Public to provide notarial services.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Professional, technical and specialized services

Subsector: Notary

Industry Classification: CMAP 951001Notary public notary services.

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Government: State (State of Zacatecas)

Measure: Law of the Notary Public of the State of Zacatecas, Official Gazette, January 14, 1990, Chapter II, Article 69.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

To obtain the appointment and practice as a Notary Public, it is required to be Mexican by birth and have at least five years of residence in the state. Likewise, to have practiced for one uninterrupted year under the direction and responsibility of a Notary Public of the state.

A Notary Public may only associate with another Notary Public to provide notarial services.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Professional, technical and specialized services

Subsector: Expert appraiser

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Article 10-04) Local presence (Article 10- 05).

Level of Government: State (State of Colima)

Measures: Law creating the Registry of Appraisers of the State of Colima, Official Gazette, November 28, 1992, Chapter I.

Description: Cross-border services

In order to be registered in the Registry of Technical and Commercial Appraisers of the state, mainly with respect to real estate and companies, Mexican citizenship is required, as well as effective residence in the state for at least three years prior to the date of application.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Professional, technical and specialized services

Subsector: Expert Valuator

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Article 10-04) Local presence (Article 10- 05).

Level of Government: State (State of Durango)

Measures: Reglamento de Registro de Peritos Valuadores para el Estado de Durango, Periddico Oficial, November 21, 1993, Chapter I, Article 5, Sections I and V.

Description: Cross-border services

In order to register in the Registry of Appraisers of the state, Mexican citizenship is required, as well as effective residence in the state for at least three years prior to the date of application.

Reduction Schedule:

Sector:

Subsector:

Industrial Classification: Type of Reservation: Level of Govemment: Measure:

Description:

Reduction Schedule: Sector:

Subsector: Industrial Classification:

Type of Reserve:

Level of Govemment:

None

Educational services

Private education services

CMAP 921104 Private higher secondary education services.

CMAP 921106 Private educational services combining preschool, elementary, secondary, middle and high school and higher education.

National treatment (Article 14-04) Senior corporate management and

boards of directors (Article 14-08).

State (State of Chihuahua)

State Administrative Code, Official Gazette, August 2, 1950, Title IV,

Chapter Chapter Il.

Cross Border Services and Investment

In order to establish and incorporate schools supported by private

initiative, it is required that their director be Mexican.

None

Professional, technical and specialized services

Private security services

CMAP 951019Protection and custodial services.

National Treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Senior corporate management

boards of directors (Article 14-08)

Federal District

Federal District Public Safety Law, Official Gazette, July 19, 1993,

Title IX, Single Chapter.

Agreement No. A/011/94 of the Attomey General of the Federal District establishing the general rules of the ninth tile of the Public Security Law of the Federal District, Official Gazette, March 31, 1994, Chapter Mil.

Cross Border Services and Investment

Private security services may only be provided by individuals or legal entities of Mexican nationality.

Management and operating personnel must be Mexican nationals.

None

Professional, technical and specialized services

Reduction Schedule: None

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  • Chapter   I INITIAL PROVISIONS 1
  • Article   1-01 Establishment of the Free Trade Zone. 1
  • Article   1-02 Objectives 1
  • Article   1-03 Relationship with other Treaties and International Agreements 1
  • Article   1-04 Scope of Application 1
  • Article   1-05 Compliance with the Treaty. 1
  • Article   1-06 Succession of Treaties. 1
  • Article   1-07 Annexes. 1
  • Chapter   II GENERAL DEFINITIONS 1
  • Article   2-01 Definitions of General Application 1
  • Annex 2-01  Country- Specific Definitions 1
  • Chapter   III NATIONAL TREATMENT AND MARKET ACCESS FOR GOODS 1
  • Article   3-01 Definitions 1
  • Article   3-02 Scope of Application. 1
  • Article   3-03 National Treatment 1
  • Article   3-04 Tariff Relief 1
  • Article   3-05 Duty Drawback Programs on Exported Goods, Duty Deferral Programs and Duty Exemption Programs Applied to Exported Goods. 1
  • Article   3-06 Temporary Importation of Goods. 1
  • Article   3-07 Importation Free of Customs Duty for Samples of No Commercial Value 2
  • Article   3-08 Customs Valuation 2
  • Article   3-09 Import and Export Restrictions. 2
  • Article   3-10 Registration of Importers 2
  • Article   3-11 Customs Measures. 2
  • Article   3-12 Establishment of Specific Customs. 2
  • Article   3-13 Customs Processing Fees 2
  • Article   3-14 Export Taxes 2
  • Article   3-15 Country of Origin Marking 2
  • Article   3-16 Distinctive Products 2
  • Article   3-17 Publication and Notification 2
  • Article   3-18 Committee on Trade In Goods 2
  • Article   3-19 Temporary Flexibility Levels 2
  • Chapter   IV AGRICULTURAL SECTOR 2
  • Article   4-01 Definitions 2
  • Article   4-02 Scope of Application 2
  • Article   4-03 International Obligations 2
  • Article   4-04 Access to Markets 2
  • Article   4-05 Non-Tariff Measures 2
  • Article   4-06 Internal Aid 2
  • Article   4-07 Domestic Food Aid 2
  • Article   4-08 Export Subsidies 2
  • Article   4-09 Special Agricultural Safeguard 2
  • Article   4-10 Agricultural Trade Committee 2
  • Article   4-11 Sugar Trade. 2
  • Chapter   V SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES 2
  • Article   5-01 Definitions 3
  • Article   5-02 Scope of Application 3
  • Article   5-03 Rights and Obligations 3
  • Article   5-04 International Standards and Harmonization. 3
  • Article   5-05 Equivalence 3
  • Article   5-06 Risk Assessment and Adequate Level of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Protection. 3
  • Article   5-07 Recognition of Pest or Disease Free Areas and Areas of Low Pest or Disease Prevalence 3
  • Article   5-08 Control, Inspection and Approval Procedures. 3
  • Article   5-09 Transparency. 3
  • Article   5-10 Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. 3
  • Article   5-11 Technical Working Groups. 3
  • Article   5-12 Technical Cooperation. 3
  • Article   5-13 Technical Consultations. 3
  • Article   5-14 Settlement of Disputes. 3
  • Chapter   Vi RULES OF ORIGIN 3
  • Article   6-01 Definitions. 3
  • Article   6-02 Instruments of Application and Interpretation 4
  • Article   6-03 Originating Goods. 4
  • Article   6 Value of Regional Content. 4
  • Article   6-05 Value of Materials 4
  • Article   6-06 De Minimis. 4
  • Article   6-07 Intermediate Materials. 4
  • Article   6-08 Accumulation. 4
  • Article   6-09 Expendable Property and Materials. 4
  • Article   6-10 Sets or Assortment 4
  • Article   6-11 Indirect Materials. 4
  • Article   6-12 Accessories, Spare or Replacement Parts and Tools. 4
  • Article   6-13 Packaging and Packaging Materials for Retail Sale. 4
  • Article   6-14 Containers and Packing Materials for Shipment. 4
  • Article   6-15 Automotive Industry Goods. 4
  • Article   6-16 Non-origin Conferring Transactions and Practices. 4
  • Article   6-17 Transshipment and Direct Shipment. 5
  • Article   6-18 Determination of the Origin of Goods 5
  • Article   6-19 Regional Input Integration Committee. 5
  • Article   6-20 Functions of the CIRI 5
  • Article   6-21 Procedure 5
  • Article   6-22 Deadlines, Opinion and Notification of CIRI. 5
  • Article   6-23 Resolution of the Commission. 5
  • Article   6-24 Referral to the Commission 5
  • Article   6-25 Operating Regulations. 5
  • Article   6-26 Rules of Origin Applicable to Flexibility Levels Temporary. 5
  • Chapter   VII CUSTOMS PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING THE ORIGIN OF GOODS 5
  • Article   7-01 Definitions 5
  • Article   7-02 Declaration and Certification of Origin. 5
  • Article   7-03 Bligations with Respect to Imports. 5
  • Article   7-04 Obligations with Respect to Exports. 5
  • Article   7-05 Exceptions 5
  • Article   7-06 Accounting Records. 5
  • Article   7-07 Procedures to Verify Origin. 5
  • Article   7.08 Confidentiality 6
  • Article   7-09 Sanctions 6
  • Article   7-10 Anticipated Criteria. 6
  • Article   7-11 Review and Challenge. 6
  • Article   7-12 Committee of Origin 6
  • Chapter   VIII SAFEGUARD MEASURES 6
  • Article   8-01 Definitions. 6
  • Article   8-02 General Provisions. 6
  • Article   8-03 Bilateral Safeguard Measures. 6
  • Article   8-04 Global Safeguard Measures. 6
  • Article   8-05 Procedure. 6
  • Chapter   IX UNFAIR INTERNATIONAL TRADE PRACTICES 6
  • Article   9-01 Definitions. 6
  • Article   9-02 General Principle. 7
  • Article   9-03 Grants. 7
  • Article   9-04 Principles for the Application of National Legislation. 7
  • Article   9-05 Publication of Resolutions. 7
  • Article   9-06 Withdrawal of the Investigation. 7
  • Article   9-07 Notifications. 7
  • Article   9-08 Minimum Content of Resolutions. 7
  • Article   9-09 Notification to the Exporting Govemment. 7
  • Article   9-10 Conciliation Hearing. 7
  • Article   9 Preliminary Resolution. 7
  • Article   9-12 Guarantees. 7
  • Article   9-13 Clarifications. 7
  • Article   9-14 Sending Copies. 7
  • Article   9-15 Technical Information Meetings. 7
  • Article   9-16 Public Hearing. 7
  • Article   9-17 Access to Confidential Information. 7
  • Article   9-18 Access to Information Contained In other Files. 7
  • Article   9-19 Rights and Obligations of Interested Parties. 7
  • Article   9-20 Reforms to National Legislation. 7
  • Chapter   X CROSS-BORDER TRADE IN SERVICES 7
  • Article   10-01 Definitions. 7
  • Article   10-02 Scope of Application and Extent of Obligations. 7
  • Article   10-03 Most- Favored-Nation Treatment. 7
  • Article   10-04 National Treatment. 7
  • Article   10-05 Local Presence. 7
  • Article   10-06 Reservations and Exceptions. 7
  • Article   10-07 Transparency. 7
  • Article   10-08 Non-discriminatory Quantitative Restrictions. 7
  • Article   10-09 Future Liberalization. 7
  • Article   10-10 Committee on Cross-Border Trade In Services and Investment. 7
  • Article   10-11 Procedures. 7
  • Article   10-12 Granting of Permits, Authorizations and Licenses. 8
  • Article   10-13 Denial of Benefits. 8
  • Article   10-14 Technical Cooperation. 8
  • Article   10-15 Other Disciplines. 8
  • Article   10-16 Relationship with Multilateral Agreements on Services. 8
  • Annex 10-10  Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment Committee 8
  • Chapter   XI FINANCIAL SERVICES 8
  • Article   11-01 Definitions. 8
  • Article   11-02 Scope of Application and Extent of Obligations. 8
  • Article   11-03 Self-regulated Organizations. 8
  • Article   11-04 Right of Establishment. 8
  • Article   11-05 Cross Border Trade. 8
  • Article   11-06 National Treatment. 8
  • Article   11-07 Most Favored Nation Treatment. 8
  • Article   11-08 Recognition and Harmonization. 8
  • Article   11-09 Exceptions. 8
  • Article   11-10 Transparency. 8
  • Article   11-11 Financial Services Committee. 8
  • Article   11-12 Consultations. 8
  • Article   11-13 New Financial Services and Data Processing. 8
  • Article   11-14 Senior Management and Boards of Directors. 8
  • Article   11-15 Reservations and Specific Commitments. 8
  • Article   11-16 Denial of Benefits. 8
  • Article   11-17 Transfers. 8
  • Article   11-19 Dispute Settlement between a Party and an Investor of Another Party. 9
  • Annex 11-01  Competent Authority 9
  • Chapter   XII TELECOMMUNICATIONS 9
  • Article   12-01 Definitions. 9
  • Article   12-02 Scope of Application and Extent of Obligations. 9
  • Article   12-03 Access to and Use of Public Telecommunications Networks and Services. 9
  • Article   12-04 Conditions for the Provision of Enhanced or Value-added Services. 9
  • Article   12-05 Measures Relating to Standardization. 9
  • Article   12-06 Anti-competitive Practices. 9
  • Article   12-07 Relationship with International Organizations and Agreements. 9
  • Article   12-08 Technical Cooperation and other Consultations. 9
  • Article   12-09 Transparency. 9
  • Article   12-10 Relationship with other Chapters. 9
  • Chapter   XIII TEMPORARY ENTRY OF BUSINESS PEOPLE 9
  • Article   13-01 Definitions. 9
  • Article   13-02 General Principles. 9
  • Article   13-03 General Obligations. 9
  • Article   13-04 Temporary Entry Authorization. 9
  • Article   13-05 Availability of Information. 9
  • Article   13-06 Committee on Temporary Entry of Business Persons. 9
  • Appendix 2 to Annex 13-04  Migratory Measures in Force 10
  • Chapter   XIV INVESTMENT 10
  • Section   A Investment 10
  • Article   14-01 Definitions. 10
  • Article   14-02 Scope of Application and Extent of Obligations. 10
  • Article   14-03 Minimum Standard of Treatment. 10
  • Article   14-04 National Treatment. 10
  • Article   14-05 Most Favored Nation Treatment. 10
  • Article   14-06 Treatment In Case of Loss. 10
  • Article   14-07 Performance Requirements. 10
  • Article   14-08 Senior Corporate Management and Boards of Directors. 10
  • Article   14-09 Reservations and Exceptions. 10
  • Article   14-10 Transfers. 10
  • Article   14-11 Expropriation and Compensation. 10
  • Article   14-12 Special Formalities and Information Requirements. 11
  • Article   14-13 Relationship with other Chapters. 11
  • Article   14-14 Denial of Benefits. 11
  • Article   14-15 Extraterritorial Application of a Party's Law. 11
  • Article   14.16 Measures Relating to the Environment. 11
  • Article   14-17 Investment Promotion and Exchange of Information. 11
  • Section   B Dispute Settlement between a Party and an Investor of Another Party. 11
  • Article   14-18 Objective. 11
  • Article   14-19 Claim by Investor of a Party, on Its Own Account or on Behalf of an Enterprise. 11
  • Article   14-20 Settlement of Disputes Through Consultations and Negotiations. 11
  • Article   14-21 Notice of Intention to Submit Claim to Arbitration. 11
  • Article   14-22 Submission of the Claim to Arbitration. 11
  • Article   14-23 Conditions Precedent to the Submission of a Claim to Arbitration. 11
  • Article   14-24 Consent to Arbitration. 11
  • Article   14-25 Number of Arbitrators and Method of Appointment. 11
  • Article   14-26 Integration of the Tribunal In the Event That a Disputing Party Fails to Appoint an Arbitrator or Fails to Reach Agreement on the Appointment of the Presiding Arbitrator. 11
  • Article   14-27 List of Arbitrators. 11
  • Article   14-28 Consent to the Appointment of Arbitrators. 11
  • Article   14-29 Consolidation of Proceedings. 11
  • Article   14-30 Notifications 11
  • Article   14-31 Participation of a Party. 11
  • Article   14-32 Documentation. 11
  • Article   14-33 Place of Arbitration Proceedings. 11
  • Article   14-34 Applicable Law. 11
  • Article   14-35 Interpretation of Annexes. 11
  • Article   14-36 Expert Opinions. 11
  • Article   14-37 Provisional or Precautionary Measures. 11
  • Article   14-38 Final Award. 11
  • Article   14-39 Finality and Enforcement of the Award. 11
  • Article   14-40 General Provisions. 12
  • Article   14-41 Exclusions. 12
  • Article   14-42 Subrogation. 12
  • Annex 14-11  Public Utility 12
  • Annex 14-40(2)  Delivery of Notices and other Documents 12
  • Annex 14-41  Exclusions 12
  • Chapter   XV MEASURES RELATING TO STANDARDIZATION 12
  • Article   15-01 Definitions. 12
  • Article   15-02 Scope of Application. 12
  • Article   15-03 Confirmation of International Rights and Obligations. 12
  • Article   15-04 Extension of Obligations. 12
  • Article   15-05 Principal Rights and Obligations. 12
  • Article   15-06 Use of International Standards. 12
  • Article   15-07 Risk Assessment. 12
  • Article   15-08 Compatibility and Equivalence. 12
  • Article   15-09 Conformity Assessment. 12
  • Article   15-10 Approval Procedures. 12
  • Article   15-11 Metrological Standards. 12
  • Article   15-12 Notification, Publication and Delivery of Information. 12
  • Article   15-13 Information Centers. 12
  • Article   15-14 Committee on Measures Relating to Standardization. 13
  • Article   15-15 Labeling, Packaging and Packing Subcommittee. 13
  • Article   15-16 Approval Procedures Subcommittee. 13
  • Article   15-17 Subcommittee on Telecommunication Standardization Measures 13
  • Article   15-18 Technical Consultations. 13
  • Article   15-19 Handling of Hazardous Substances and Hazardous Wastes. 13
  • Article   15-20 Technical Cooperation. 13
  • Chapter   XVI INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 13
  • Section   A General Provisions and Basic Principles 13
  • Article   16-01 Definitions. 13
  • Article   16-02 Protection of Intellectual Property Rights. 13
  • Article   16-03 Provisions on the Subject Matter. 13
  • Article   16-04 National Treatment. 13
  • Article   16-05 Exceptions. 13
  • Article   16-06 Most Favored Nation Treatment. 13
  • Article   16-07 Control of Abusive or Anticompetitive Practices and Conditions. 13
  • Article   16-08 Cooperation to Eliminate Trade In Infringing Goods. 13
  • Section   B Copyright and Related Rights 13
  • Article   16-09 Protection of Copyright and Related Rights. 13
  • Article   16-10 Performers. 13
  • Article   16-11 Producers of Phonograms. 13
  • Article   16-12 Broadcasting Organizations. 13
  • Article   16-13 Protection of Encrypted Program-carrying Satellite Signals. 13
  • Article   16-14 Term of Protection of Related Rights. 13
  • Article   16-15 Limitations or Exceptions to Related Rights.  13
  • Section   C Trademarks 13
  • Article   16-16 Subject Matter of Protection. 13
  • Article   16-17 Publication. 14
  • Article   16-18 Rights Conferred. 14
  • Article   16-19 Well-known Trademarks. 14
  • Article   16-20 Exceptions. 14
  • Article   16-21 Duration of Protection. 14
  • Article   16-22 Requirement of Use. 14
  • Article   16-23 Other Requirements. 14
  • Article   16-24 Licenses and Assignment of Trademarks. 14
  • Section   D Patents 14
  • Article   16-25 Patentable Subject Matter. 14
  • Article   16-26 Rights Conferred. 14
  • Article   16-27 Conditions Imposed on Patent Applicants. 14
  • Article   16-28 Exceptions. 14
  • Article   16-29 Other Uses without Authorization of the Right Holder. 14
  • Article   16-30 Revocation or Cancellation. 14
  • Article   16-31 Evidence In Cases of Infringement of Patented Processes. 14
  • Article   16-32 Duration of Protection. 14
  • Section   E Utility Models 14
  • Article   16-33 Protection of Utility Models. 14
  • Section   F Industrial Designs 14
  • Article   16-34 Conditions and Duration of Protection. 14
  • Article   16-35 Rights Conferred. 14
  • Section   G Undisclosed Information 14
  • Article   16-36 Protection of Undisclosed Information. 14
  • Article   16-37 Data Protection of Pharmaceutical or Agrochemical Goods. 14
  • Section   H Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin 14
  • Article   16-38 Protection of Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin. 14
  • Section   I Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Article 14
  • Article   16-39 General Obligations. 14
  • Article   16-40 Fair and Equitable Procedures. 14
  • Article   16-41 Tests. 14
  • Article   16-42 Injunctions. 14
  • Article   16-43 Damages. 14
  • Article   16-44 Other Resources. 14
  • Article   16-45 Right to Information. 14
  • Article   16-46 Indemnification to the Defendant. 14
  • Article   16-47 Administrative Procedures. 14
  • Article   16-48 Precautionary Measures. 14
  • Article   16-49 Suspension of Customs Clearance by Customs Authorities. 14
  • Article   16-50 Demand. 14
  • Article   16-51 Bond or Equivalent Guarantee. 14
  • Article   16-52 Notification of Suspension. 14
  • Article   16-53 Duration of Suspension. 14
  • Article   16-54 Indemnification to the Importer and the Owner of the Goods. 15
  • Article   16-55 Right of Inspection and Information. 15
  • Article   16-56 Ex Officio Action. 15
  • Article   16-57 Resources. 15
  • Article   16-58 Insignificant Imports. 15
  • Article   16-59 Criminal Proceedings. 15
  • Chapter   XVII TRANSPARENCY 15
  • Article   17-01 Information Center. 15
  • Article   17-02 Publication. 15
  • Article   17-03 Notification and Provision of Information. 15
  • Article   17-04 Guarantees of Hearing, Legality and Due Process. 15
  • Chapter   XVIII TREATY ADMINISTRATION 15
  • Article   18-01 Administrative Commission. 15
  • Article   18-02 Administrative Subcommittee. 15
  • Article   18-03 Secretariat. 15
  • Annex 18-01  Officers of the Administrative Commission 15
  • Annex 18-02(1)  Officers of the Administrative Subcommittee 15
  • Annex 18-02(2)  Committees and Subcommittees 15
  • Chapter   XIX SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES 15
  • Article   19-01 Cooperation. 15
  • Article   19-02 Scope of Application. 15
  • Article   19-03 Dispute Settlement Under the WTO Agreement. 15
  • Article   19-04 Perishable Goods. 15
  • Article   19-05 Consultations. 15
  • Article   19-06 Intervention of the Commission, Good Offices, Conciliation and Mediation. 15
  • Article   19-07 Request for the Establishment of the Arbitral Tribunal. 15
  • Article   19-08 List and Qualifications of Arbitrators. 15
  • Article   19-09 Integration of the Arbitral Tribunal. 15
  • Article   19-10 Model Rules of Procedure. 16
  • Article   19-11 Participation of a Third Party. 16
  • Article   19-12 Information and Technical Advice. 16
  • Article   19-13 Preliminary Report. 16
  • Article   19-14 Final Report. 16
  • Article   19-15 Compliance with the Final Report. 16
  • Article   19-16 Suspension of Benefits. 16
  • Article   19-17 Judicial and Administrative Instances. 16
  • Article   19-18 Alternative Means of Dispute Resolution. 16
  • Annex 19-02  Nullification and impairment 16
  • Annex 19-08  CODE OF CONDUCT 16
  • Section   A Responsibilities with Respect to the Dispute Resolution System. 16
  • Section   B Reporting Obligations. 16
  • Section   C Performance of Duties of Nominees and Members. 16
  • Section   D Independence and Impartiality of Members. 16
  • Section   E Specific Obligations. 16
  • Section   F Confidentiality. 16
  • Section   G Responsibilities of Attendees and Staff. 16
  • Annex 19-10  MODEL RULES OF PROCEDURE 16
  • Chapter   XX EXCEPTIONS 17
  • Article   20-01 Definitions. 17
  • Article   20-02 General Exceptions. 17
  • Article   20-03 National Security. 17
  • Article   20-04 Exceptions to Disclosure of Information. 17
  • Article   20-05 Taxation. 17
  • Article   20-06 Balance of Payments and Safeguard. 17
  • Annex 20-05  Competent Authority 17
  • Chapter   XXI FINAL PROVISIONS 17
  • Article   21-01 Validity. 17
  • Article   21-02 Future Negotiations. 17
  • Article   21-03 Reservations. 17
  • Article   21-04 Modifications. 17
  • Article   21-05 Accession. 17
  • Article   21-06 Denunciation 17
  • Article   21-07 Transitory Provisions. 17
  • Annex I 17
  • Annex I  Schedule of El Salvador 18
  • Section   A 18
  • Section   B 19
  • Annex I  Schedule of Guatemala 19
  • Annex I  Schedule of Honduras 20
  • Annex I  Schedule of Mexico 23
  • Chapter   Chapter Il. 32
  • Annex II 35
  • Annex II  Schedule of El Salvador 35
  • Annex II   Schedule of Guatemala 36
  • Annex II   Schedule of Honduras 36
  • Annex II   Schedule of Mexico 38
  • Annex III 38
  • Section   A Economic Activities Reserved to Each Party 38
  • Annex III  Schedule of El Salvador 38
  • Annex III  Schedule of Guatemala 38
  • Annex III  Schedule of Honduras 38
  • Annex III  Schedule of Mexico 38
  • Section   B Activities Previously Reserved for the Mexican State. Schedule Ofof Mexico 39
  • Annex IV  Schedule of El Salvador 39
  • Annex IV  Schedule of Guatemala 39
  • Annex IV   Schedule of Honduras 39
  • Annex IV  Schedule of Mexico 39
    • Name
    Mexico - Northern Triangle FTA (2000)
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    Mexico - Northern Triangle FTA (2000)
    Signed date
    29 / Jun / 2000
    Date into force
    15 / Mar / 2001
    Treaty type
    Other International Investment Agreements
    Origin language
    es
    Party ISO codes
    MEX,NTR
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