For companies seeking to expand their business into Argentina, it is essential to understand the formal requirements for filing a trademark application before the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI).
Trademark registration grants the owner the exclusive right to use the mark throughout the Argentine territory. Below are the main requirements for filing a trademark application in Argentina.
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Which are the formal requirements to file a trademark in Argentina
- Applicant’s information and documentation
The application must include information about the applicant, such as full name (whether an individual or a legal entity), address, legal representative (in the case of legal entities) and marital status (in the case of individuals). - Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is required for filing trademark applications in Argentina. For further information regarding the Power of Attorney requirements, please contact us. - Representation of the Trademark
In the case of word marks, the name of the trademark must be provided. If the application concerns device marks, figurative marks, or combined marks (for example, marks that include designs and/or colors), the logo or representation of the mark must be submitted in JPG format, with good resolution and a maximum file size of 2 MB. - Goods and/or Services Covered by the Trademark
The application must specify the goods or services that will be identified by the trademark. These goods and services must be classified according to the Nice International Classification. Argentina operates under a single-class filing system, meaning that a separate application must be filed for each class.
For more information regarding trademark search, filing and prosecution in Argentina, contact us.
