Argentina · Trademark & IP
Trademark registration, patents, copyright, official IP offices, and filing costs.
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Argentine trademarks are registered with the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI Argentina). You search the register, file under Nice classes, and after publication (with a 30-day opposition period) and examination the mark registers. An Argentine trademark lasts 10 years, is renewable, and requires a mid-term declaration of use. Argentina is not a Madrid member, so file directly.
Trademarks, patents and designs are registered with the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI Argentina).
- Trademarks, patents and designs are filed with INPI Argentina.
- Argentina is a first-to-file jurisdiction for trademarks.
- International protection can be extended via WIPO's PCT (patents) and other treaties.
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Search the register
Search the INPI Argentina register for conflicting or similar marks in the relevant classes before filing.
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File the application
File with INPI Argentina, describing the mark and classifying the goods/services under the Nice Classification.
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Publication and opposition
The application is published for a 30-day opposition period; oppositions are handled before the mark can register.
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Registration, use and renewal
A registered mark lasts 10 years and is renewable; a mid-term declaration of use is required, and non-use can lead to cancellation.
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Cover patents, designs and copyright
Protect inventions and appearance with INPI Argentina patents and industrial designs; copyright is registered with the Copyright Office (DNDA).
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Enforce and file abroad
Enforce your rights against infringers; since Argentina is not a Madrid member, file directly in each country where you need protection.
- INPI Argentina register search
- Application (Nice classes + mark)
- Publication + 30-day opposition
- Registration (10 years) + mid-term use declaration + renewal
- Patents + industrial designs (INPI Argentina)
- Copyright (DNDA)
- Enforcement strategy
- File directly abroad (not a Madrid member)
- INPI Argentina
Trademarks, patents and designs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Argentina a Madrid Protocol member?
No — Argentina is not a Madrid member, so you must file national applications directly in each country where you want protection.
Do I have to use the mark?
Yes — Argentina requires a mid-term declaration of use, and a mark not used within the period can be vulnerable to cancellation.
How long does an Argentine trademark last?
Ten years from registration, renewable indefinitely for further 10-year terms (subject to use).
Government portals
- Argentina.gob.ar — Government Portal — Central portal for ministries, procedures and official publications.
- ARCA — Revenue and Customs Agency — CUIT tax number, income tax and VAT, and import and export clearance. Replaced AFIP in 2024.
- National Directorate of Migration — Residence categories, the DNI for foreigners and entry and exit records.