The short answer
An Argentine trademark lasts 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely, but only if the mark was used in the 5 years before each expiry, shown by a sworn statement. After publication, anyone can oppose within 30 calendar days. A mark can be declared lapsed for goods or services not used in Argentina in the 5 years before the request. Between the end of the 5th and the end of the 6th year after grant the owner must file a sworn statement of use.
Trademark deadlines in Argentina at a glance
These rules come from Law No. 22,362 on Marks and Designations, in the updated text published by the Argentine government (translated here from Spanish). The authority is the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). A 2025 INPI resolution also changed what the INPI examines on its own, which we describe below. We re-check each deadline against the live text before we file.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How long does a trademark last? | 10 years, renewable indefinitely for equal periods (Article 5). |
| Which date does the term count from? | The law fixes the term at 10 years and does not state a separate start date in the articles we read. We diarise from the date of grant shown on your certificate and check the INPI record for the exact expiry date. |
| When can I renew? | File the renewal with a sworn statement of use for the period required by Article 5 (Article 20). Renewal requires that the mark was used in the 5 years before each expiry, in trade for a product or service or as part of the name of an activity (Article 5). |
| Opposition period | 30 calendar days from publication, filed electronically with the INPI with the opponent's name, domicile and grounds (Articles 13 and 14). The INPI resolves oppositions that remain after 3 months from notification (Article 16), and the ruling can be appealed within 30 business days (Article 17). |
| Priority claim | Convention priority is available. We confirm the form and the period in the regulations at filing. |
| Non-use | The INPI declares lapse, on its own initiative or on request, for products or services not used in Argentina in the 5 years before the request, unless force majeure applies. Use for related goods or services can prevent lapse. After the 5th year from grant and before the end of the 6th year, the owner must file a sworn statement of use (Article 26). |
| Assignment | A transfer is valid against third parties once it is recorded with the INPI (Article 6). The assignment or sale of a business includes its mark unless agreed otherwise (Article 7). |
| Nullity | The action for nullity expires 10 years after the registration (Article 25). |
| 2025 change in examination | INPI Resolution 583/2025 limits the INPI's own examination of new applications to absolute grounds and public-order issues. Some relative grounds, including conflicts with earlier rights, are assessed only if a third party raises them (Infoleg note). |
Who can register a trademark in Argentina
Individuals and companies from any country can apply to the INPI. Because of the 2025 change, the INPI examines absolute grounds itself, so owners of earlier marks must be ready to oppose within the 30-day period after publication.
Representation. An application must state the applicant's real domicile and a special electronic domicile (Article 10). A special domicile chosen by a person living abroad is valid for jurisdiction and notifications (Article 11). Foreign owners normally act through an Argentine agent, and we confirm the current requirements before filing.
Trademark registration process in Argentina
Search
- Search the INPI (Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial) records for identical or similar marks in your classes.
File the application
- File with the INPI (Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial), through your Argentine agent.
- Claim priority at filing if you filed abroad recently.
Examination
- The office examines the application and tells you in writing if there is a problem. We reply within the time set in the notice.
Publication and opposition
- An accepted application is published.
- After publication, anyone can oppose within 30 calendar days, electronically (Articles 13 and 14). The INPI decides after the applicant is notified (Articles 15 and 16).
Registration
- If there is no opposition, or it fails, the mark is registered and a certificate is issued.
Official fees are set by the INPI (Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial) and change. We confirm the current fee for your classes before we quote, so the figure you see is the one that applies on the day.
Argentina trademark validity and renewal
- The term is 10 years.
- Renewal requires proof of use in the 5 years before each expiry, by sworn statement.
- Between the end of the 5th and the end of the 6th year after grant, file a sworn statement of use.
- A mark not used in Argentina for 5 years can be declared lapsed.
Argentina is a use-based system at renewal. Keep dated proof of use for each class, and tell us before the 5th anniversary of the grant.
Assignment, licence and changes to a Argentine trademark
Assignment
Transfer of a mark
Valid against third parties once recorded with the INPI (Article 6).
Business sale
Sale of the business
The assignment or sale of the business includes the mark unless otherwise agreed (Article 7).
Domicile
Special electronic domicile
Keep your special domicile and electronic address current (Articles 10 and 11).
Name or address
Change of the owner's details
Record the change with the INPI so notices reach you.
Non-use and cancellation of a Argentine trademark
Under Article 26, lapse is declared for goods or services not used in Argentina in the 5 years before the request, unless force majeure applies. Use on related or similar goods or services can prevent lapse. Owners must also file a sworn statement of use between the end of the 5th and the end of the 6th year after grant.
Keep dated proof of use in Argentina: invoices, packaging, advertising and website pages that show the mark with the goods or services.
How to check a trademark in Argentina
Search the INPI trademark database and check the publication date for the 30-day opposition period and the grant date for the sworn statement of use.
Sources used
- Law No. 22,362 on Marks and Designations, updated text published by the Argentine government (argentina.gob.ar): Articles 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13 to 17, 20, 23 to 26 (translated from Spanish).
- INPI (Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial) for the register, forms and fees, and Infoleg for INPI Resolution 583/2025.
Argentina trademark FAQ
How long does a trademark last in Argentina, and from when?
10 years, renewable indefinitely for equal periods (Article 5). The law fixes a 10-year term. We diarise from the grant date shown on the certificate and check the INPI record for the exact expiry date.
When should I renew a Argentine trademark, and is there a grace period?
File the renewal with a sworn statement of use for the period required by Article 5 (Article 20). Renewal requires that the mark was used in the 5 years before each expiry, in trade for a product or service or as part of the name of an activity (Article 5).
What is the opposition period in Argentina?
30 calendar days from publication, filed electronically with the INPI with the opponent's name, domicile and grounds (Articles 13 and 14). The INPI resolves oppositions that remain after 3 months from notification (Article 16), and the ruling can be appealed within 30 business days (Article 17).
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Argentina?
The official fee is set by the INPI (Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial) and changes. We confirm the current fee for your classes and quote the full cost before filing.
Can a foreign company register a trademark in Argentina?
Yes. The application must give a real domicile and a special electronic domicile, and a special domicile chosen by a person living abroad is valid for jurisdiction and notifications. Foreign owners normally act through an Argentine agent.
Can I assign a Argentine trademark?
A transfer is valid against third parties once it is recorded with the INPI (Article 6). The assignment or sale of a business includes its mark unless agreed otherwise (Article 7).
Can a Argentine trademark be cancelled for non-use?
The INPI declares lapse, on its own initiative or on request, for products or services not used in Argentina in the 5 years before the request, unless force majeure applies. Use for related goods or services can prevent lapse. After the 5th year from grant and before the end of the 6th year, the owner must file a sworn statement of use (Article 26).
How can I check the status of a Argentine trademark?
Use the INPI (Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial) register and check the publication, registration and renewal dates.
Can I claim priority from my home country?
Convention priority is available. We confirm the form and the period in the regulations at filing.
How do I change the owner's name or address?
Record the change with the INPI (Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial) so notices and renewal reminders reach the right address. Ask us for the current form.
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