ARGENTINA
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.
trade mark information
Types of Trade Mark
Classification
International, Nice Classification;
Single class;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the filing date and every 10 years thereafter. No grace period.
Use Provisions
An application for renewal must be supported by a declaration of use within 5 years preceding the renewal date in relation to at least some of the goods for which the mark is registered, or its use as a trade name. Non-use of a mark for a period of 5 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive, with or without priority claim;
(Argentina is not yet a member of the PCT)
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the filing date.
Renewal
According to a resolution which came into force on 12 April 2004 and which supersedes all previous annuity payment regimes, annuities are now payable on each anniversary of the filing date of a patent application, beginning on the first anniversary that falls after the issuance of the notification of grant of the patent. Annuities may be paid late, within a 6 month grace period, but a surcharge will then also become due.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
15 years from the filing date.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable at 5-yearly intervals. A renewal must be applied for not less than 6 months but not more than 9 months before expiration of the running term.
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