What does a change of name involve?
A change of name is the modification of the personal name, corporate name, or business denomination of a trademark owner.
The recordal of a change of name before the Argentine Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) requires declaring and submitting the official documentation issued by the Commercial Registry or its equivalent, specifically certifying the change of name of the company or individual.
The purpose of the recordal is to give publicity to the change and, consequently, make it enforceable against third parties.
Requirements for the recordal of a change of name before INPI
To request the recordal of a trademark owner’s change of name before INPI, the following formal and documentary requirements must be met:
- Official document
The instrument specifically certifying the change of name of the company or individual must be filed.
This must be documentation issued by the relevant official authority (e.g., the Commercial Registry). - Legalization / Apostille
If the documentation was issued abroad, it must be legalized through the Hague Apostille or, failing that, by the Argentine consulate in the country of origin.
- Official translation
Documents in a foreign language must be translated into Spanish by a sworn public translator in Argentina.
- Trademark certificate
It is not necessary to file the original registration certificate, since it is digital.
Instead of issuing a new certificate, INPI provides an “Annex for Ownership Update” confirming the change of name.
Duration of the procedure
If the application is not subject to objections, the recordal of the change of name takes approximately one month.
Conclusion
At Legal Core Group, we assist both national and international companies throughout the entire process of the recordal of a change of name in Argentina, from gathering the required documentation to completing the registration before INPI.
Relying on specialized legal advice is the best way to ensure that the procedure is completed efficiently and securely, avoiding rejections or future legal and administrative contingencies.
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