Yes, you can register a trademark in Argentina even if you live abroad. A foreign company can also apply. The procedure is handled by Argentina’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) and can be managed online.
If you plan to sell, distribute or expand your business in Argentina, it is worth reviewing protection for your brand before launching.
The key point: a registration in your home country does not automatically give you an Argentine registration. Your local application must be assessed against existing rights and Argentine rules.
What you need to get started
- Identify the applicant: the individual or company that will apply for the trademark, including their details and actual address.
- Define what you want to protect: the name, logo or a combination, together with the specific goods or services. “Classes” are the categories used to organize that protection.
The documents required depend on the applicant and how the application is filed. Before signing powers of attorney or arranging legalization abroad, check what applies to your case.
The registration steps at a glance
- Search existing rights in Argentina. Identical or similar marks and potential obstacles are assessed. A search with no exact matches does not guarantee registration.
- Define the scope and file. Select the goods or services, complete the application and pay the applicable official fees.
- Monitor the application. Under the current procedure, examination takes place before publication when the application meets the conditions for processing. Office actions or oppositions may require a response.
- Obtain and maintain the registration. Filing an application does not mean the trademark has been granted. Afterwards, use, maintenance obligations and renewal must be monitored.
What to send for an initial consultation
These details help us make an initial assessment:
- The trademark name and logo, if any.
- The applicant’s country and details, whether an individual or a company.
- The goods or services you want to offer in Argentina.
- The number, country and date of any earlier application.
Your next step towards protecting your trademark
At TB Abogados, we assess existing rights, the scope of protection and the requirements for filing with INPI. Explore our trademark registration service in Argentina for foreign applicants and tell us about the project you want to bring to the country.
General information: this guide does not replace advice on a specific case. Registrability and documentation depend on the applicant, the sign and the circumstances of the application.
Florencia Bulgheroni
Industrial Property Agent
INPI registration no. 2971.
