Authorities Grant Trademark Registration for 'Pato Merlín' to Its Owner in Mexico
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
MEXICO CITY – The Ministry of Economy and the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) formally announced on Friday the receipt and granting of the trademark registration for 'Pato Merlín,' along with its three-dimensional design, in the name of its original owner, Mexican citizen Karla Ivette Gómez López. 'Pato Merlín' became a viral phenomenon on social media after being frequently spotted walking the streets and using public transportation in Mexico City, wearing striking yellow sneakers and the Mexican national team's jersey, a scene that garnered millions of views on platforms like TikTok and established it as one of the country's most famous mascots. The surge in popularity of 'Pato Merlín' led to a legal dispute after it was revealed that third parties based in Yucatán and Jalisco attempted to preemptively register the name and image of the bird with the IMPI, seeking to commercially exploit the brand in clothing and advertising campaigns during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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