text: Research-Production link subsystem because of This subsystem Is formed by: a) pol ltlcal promote a"d regulate technological development; glcal agents. Instruments which and b) technolo- Some Instruments stemming from the pol lcles on were enforced In Mexico twenty to thirty years ago. prominent are the follow lng, stl II In effect: tee hnol ogy The most The Law on Control and Registration of the Transfer of Technology and the Use and Exploitation of Patents and Trade­ marks; It attempts to avert the acquisition of onerous technology by private enterprise or technology harmful to the national development. The Law to Promote Mexican Investment and Regulate Foreign Investment attempts to control the amounts and orientation of foreign Investment participation. The law of Patents and Trademarks has as Its legal protection of technological developments. establ !shes as a requirement that a trademark must tlve use and the holder must prove Its effective within one year following Its registration. purpose the The 1976 Law be In eftec­ exp I o I tat Ion The General Law of Standards. Weights and Measures attempts to establIsh technical standards tor processes and products, and metrology for qual lty control. The Decree that establ !shes the tax refund to exporters of technology attempts to reduce commercial lzatlon expenses. Also effective are the Decrees that create the Consulting Councl 1 for Technological Exportation, the Natloflal Registry of Scientific Institutions and the Registry of Technological Companies. Last I y, there are several funds and other fIn anc I a!" and credit Instruments to lend support to the Industry. Among the financial mechanisms are highlighted the three trust programs of Naclonal Flnanclera: The Fund for Industrial Equipment Acquisi­ tion <FONEI l; the Fund to Promote Exports of Manufactured Products <FOMEXl; and the National Fund for Studies and ProJtcts 
analysis: The text discusses the Research-Production link subsystem in Mexico, which is focused on promoting and regulating technological development, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The subsystem includes laws, regulations, and financial mechanisms aimed at controlling the transfer of technology, promoting Mexican investment, and establishing standards for processes and products. This suggests that the category is likely related to industry, innovation, and economic development.