Introduction
The National Lottery and the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) have unveiled the ticket for Sorteo Mayor No. 3984, featuring the IMPI Innovation Award for Mexican Innovation 2025. This initiative aims to boost the creativity, inventiveness, and potential of Mexicans while promoting effective patent protection.
Key Figures and Their Roles
Olivia Salomón: Director General of the National Lottery, emphasized that Mexico not only consumes innovation but also creates, patents, and shares it with the world. She highlighted the importance of scientific precision and public sensitivity for technological development and increased competitiveness.
Santiago Nieto: Director General of IMPI, expressed gratitude for the recognition from the National Lottery and acknowledged the institute’s role in fostering innovation and creativity. He stressed that protecting industrial property rights is crucial for Mexico’s transformation, along with collaboration with other institutions.
The Significance of the Initiative
This collaboration between the National Lottery and IMPI aims to project a nationwide premium that highlights the achievements of laureates and positions IMPI as an authority in industrial property matters.
Olivia Salomón’s Invitation
Salomón invited participants in the upcoming Special Draw, “Mexico with an M for Migrant,” honoring Mexican migrants contributing to the nation’s development worldwide. With just one ticket, participants can win up to 25.5 million pesos.
IMPI’s Perspective
Santiago Nieto, IMPI’s Director General, emphasized that the ticket symbolizes and encourages Mexico’s innovative potential and the creativity of its people. He highlighted that industrial property protection enhances the innovation ecosystem, driving economic advancement and development.
Support from Health Authorities
Representing the Secretary of Health, Marta Margarita Zapata Tarrés, acknowledged the recognition for creativity, talent, and innovation capacity through the ticket unveiling event. She emphasized that each patent, model, or design results from hard work and perseverance, driving technological and economic development in Mexico.
Ticket Details
This ticket series carries the message of Mexican innovation across 3.6 million tickets, according to Salomón. The Sorteo Mayor No. 3984 will take place on August 26 at 8 PM, with a grand prize of 21 million pesos in three series and a total distributable amount of 66 million pesos. The ticket costs 30 pesos, while the series costs 600 pesos.
Availability and Transmission
Tickets are now available for purchase through retail outlets and miloteria.mx. The draw will be streamed live on the National Lottery’s Traditional Sorteos channel on YouTube.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of the IMPI Innovation Award for Mexican Innovation 2025? The award aims to encourage and highlight Mexican creativity, inventiveness, and potential while promoting effective patent protection.
- Who are the key figures involved in this initiative?
- Olivia Salomón, Director General of the National Lottery
- Santiago Nieto, Director General of IMPI
- Marta Margarita Zapada Tarrés, representing the Secretary of Health
- When and how can I participate in the Sorteo Mayor No. 3984? The draw takes place on August 26 at 8 PM. Tickets are available for purchase through retail outlets and miloteria.mx, with a cost of 30 pesos per ticket.
- What is the significance of this collaboration between the National Lottery and IMPI? This partnership aims to project a nationwide premium that recognizes laureates and positions IMPI as an authority in industrial property matters.
