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Argentina Trade Mark Guide

Registration
A trade mark can be registered in Argentina pursuant to the Law on Trademarks and Designations (Law No. 22.362 of December 26, 1980), Decree No. 27/2018 and Decree No. 242/2019 which provide for national trade mark applications.

The following information and documentation is required:

  1. name of the trade mark
  2. one copy of the mark (unless mark is word only)
  3. class(es) and specification of goods
  4. applicant’s name and address
  5. Power of Attorney (notarised and legalised / apostilled)
  6. certified copy of priority document (if priority is claimed)

It usually takes between 15-18 months for the President at the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) to process an application for registration. Paris Convention priority can be claimed. Once the registration is complete INPI will issue a Certificate of Registration.

Classes
The International Classification system is used. Multi-class applications are not allowed. A separate application is required for each class of goods and/or services.

Searches
In order to conduct a search the only documentation required is the name of the trade mark and one copy of the mark (unless mark is word only). The result can usually be provided within two weeks.

Renewal
A trade mark registration is valid for 10 years after which it can be renewed for like periods. Two months before the renewal date we will send you an Expiry Notice asking whether you wish us to renew the registration or allow the mark to lapse. If the registration is to be renewed the only documentation required is a Power of Attorney (notarised and legalised / apostilled).

The application for renewal should be filed prior to the expiration date of the registration. After that time a new application for registration is required.

It usually takes between 8-12 months for INPI to process an application for renewal. Once the renewal is complete INPI will issue a Renewal Certificate.

If you do not wish to renew the mark please inform us so that we can advise INPI accordingly.

Abandonment
Please inform us as soon as possible if you wish to abandon your trade mark or allow it to lapse so that we can update our records and advise INPI accordingly. This will avoid us sending out unnecessary Reminder Notices.

Assignment
Please inform us as soon as possible if the trade mark has been assigned so that we can file an application to record the assignment in Argentina.

To record the assignment of a trade mark registration the only documentation required is the Deed of Assignment (notarised and legalised / apostilled) and a Power of Attorney (notarised and legalised / apostilled).

It usually takes between 5-6 months for INPI to process an application to record an assignment. Once the recording is complete INPI will issue a Certificate of Registration of Assignment.

Change of Particulars
Please inform us as soon as possible if there is any change to the registration so that we can file an application to record the change in Argentina.

To record a change of name for a trade mark registration the only documentation required is a Power of Attorney (notarised and legalised / apostilled).

To record a change of address for a trade mark registration the only documentation required is the official document evidencing the change (notarised and legalised / apostilled) and a Power of Attorney (notarised and legalised / apostilled).

It usually takes between 5-6 months for INPI to process an application to record a Change of Particulars. Once the recording is complete INPI will issue a Certificate of Recording showing the change.

Contact

E-mail: ip@hsmoffice.com

Tel: +1 (345) 949-4766

 

Mail:

PO Box 31726, Grand Cayman KY1-1207

Cayman Islands

 

Courier:

HSM, 68 Fort Street, George Town

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

MEMBERSHIPS

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