Those businesses expanding to Latina America often choose Argentina as one of the targets for investment. If you are expanding to this country, do not forget to protect your intangibles here.
Consequently, businesses that wish to know how to register their trademarks in Argentina from abroad, should read this post. If you require professional advice, you can contact us.
Where are trademarks registered in Argentina?
Trademarks in Argentina are registered with the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), the enforcement authority for regulations related to industrial property rights. Therefore, it will be in charge of granting exclusivity in the use of a trademark, once it is registered.
How to register a trademark in Argentina from abroad
Foreign companies seeking trademark protection in Argentina may file applications before the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI).
Under Argentine trademark Law, applicants must constitute a legal domicile in Argentina for notification purposes during the administrative proceedings.
In addition, trademark applications are filed electronically through INPI’s online platform, which operates through the Argentine tax identification system and requires a local tax ID and fiscal key.
Furthermore, as part of the recent modernization of trademark procedures, since March 2026 notifications issued by the Argentine Trademark Office are made electronically through the user’s electronic tax domicile. As a result, communications and procedural notices are delivered through the digital system associated with the taxpayer’s account.
For these procedural and operational reasons, foreign applicants typically manage trademark filings in Argentina through a local representative, such as an attorney or Industrial Property Agent. The local representative can file and prosecute the application before INPI and receive electronic notifications on behalf of the applicant.
How long does it take to register a trademark in Argentina?
The duration of the trademark registration process depends on the specific circumstances of each case, including potential oppositions or office actions.
In straightforward cases where no oppositions are filed, trademark registrations in Argentina are currently being granted in approximately 2 to 6 months, following the procedural changes implemented by the Argentine Trademark Office.
How much does it cost to file a trademark in Argentina?
The costs associated with filing a trademark in Argentina generally include official filing fees and professional fees for local representation and prosecution of the application.
Total costs may vary depending on factors such as:
- the number of classes covered by the application
- whether a prior trademark search is conducted
Argentina operates under a single-class filing system, meaning that a separate application must be filed for each class of goods or services.
Foreign companies and international intellectual property firms seeking assistance with trademark filings in Argentina may contact Legal Core Group for information regarding current official fees, filing requirements and professional services related to trademark prosecution.
At Legal Core Group we have extensive experience advising national and international clients.
