The Legal Protection of Creations in Traditional Mexican Cuisine

The food industry has gained significant relevance both internationally and nationally context. This trend has led to a substantial transformation in gastronomy, giving rise to more sophisticated and creative culinary creations, ultimately generating true sensory experiences centered around taste. As a result, food preparation has now attained the status of an art. The evolution of the culinary arts entails legal implications, particularly in the field of intellectual property. Therefore, this study addresses the legal protection of culinary creations as products resulting from the personal and creative efforts of their authors. This research follows a qualitative, non-experimental, exploratory design, based on an analysis of the literature on the subject, as well as Mexican legislation on the matter, along with various doctrinal and jurisprudential perspectives.