March, 2026
Trademarks in Argentina are registered with the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). Currently, the registration process of a trademark in Argentina can take between 6 to 10 months, depending on the complexity of each case.
Which are the steps on the registration process of a trademark in Argentina?
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Trademark registration process in Argentina
- Filing the application First, trademark registration application in Argentina is filed with the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI).
- Formalities and Substantive examination As of March, 2026, both the substantial and formal examination are carried by INPI as a first step.
- Publication Once the trademark passes INPI’s examination, INPI publishes the application in the trademarks bulletin for one (1) day.
- Opposition period After the publication, a 30 (thirty) days period begins to run for third parties to file oppositions to the trademark application.
In case third parties don’t file oppositions to the application, the trademark is granted. Otherwise, if third parties filed oppositions to the application, the process stops until the parties solve it. - Opposition Procedure If the trademark receives an opposition, the application follows the opposition procedure steps.
- Issue of title After registration, INPI grants the Trademark title and the protection lasts for 10 (ten) years from the registration date. The trademark can be renewed for periods of 10 (ten) years indefinitely.
Conclusion
The registration process of a trademark in Argentina goes through different instances that may represent challenges to the application.
If you have already decided to protect your trademark through IP Professionals in Argentina, start the registration process today.
