Argentina Trademark Renewal

A trademark registration in Argentina is valid for ten (10) years from the date of registration. It can be renewed indefinitely for additional 10-year periods.

Trademark renewal must be requested within the following timeframes:

• From six (6) months before the expiration date until the expiration date.
• A six-month grace period is available after the deadline, but a late renewal fee applies.
• If more than six (6) months pass after expiration, the trademark cannot be renewed and must be registered as a new trademark.

Trademark renewals in Argentina may require adjustments depending on changes in classification:

• Simple Renewal: The trademark remains in the same class without modifications.
• Renewal by Reclassification: If the trademark covers products/services that were reassigned to a different class, renewal must be requested in the new class.
• Renewal with Reunification: If the owner holds multiple trademarks for the same sign in different classes, they can be merged into a single registration.
• Renewal with Reunification and Reclassification: If multiple trademarks are being merged and their products/services were reassigned to a different class, both reunification and reclassification apply.

To determine which renewal type applies, trademark owners should verify their registration details with INPI Argentina before proceeding.

To successfully renew a trademark with INPI Argentina, the following must be submitted:

• The trademark registration number
• The applicant’s details
• A Declaration of Use (mandatory)
• A logo file (if applicable, for figurative or mixed marks)
• Payment of applicable renewal fees

Trademark owners must file a Declaration of Use when renewing their registration.

• This declaration confirms that the trademark has been actively used in the last five years.
• If the trademark has not been used, renewal may be denied.

To avoid renewal issues, trademark owners should ensure their registration details are current:

• Ownership information: If the trademark has changed ownership, the new owner must officially update the registration before renewal.
• Business information: Addresses and business names must be updated with INPI Argentina to prevent administrative delays.

Trademark owners should avoid these common errors:

• Missing the renewal deadline – If renewal is not requested within six months after expiration, the trademark will be canceled.
• Failing to file the Declaration of Use – This is mandatory, and failure to submit it can result in renewal rejection.
• Submitting an incorrect logo file – If the trademark is figurative or mixed, the logo must match the original design.
• Failing to update ownership details – Renewals cannot be processed if ownership changes are not recorded with INPI.

By avoiding these mistakes, trademark owners can ensure their brand remains protected under Argentine trademark law.

If you miss the renewal deadline, you can still renew within a six-month grace period by paying additional fees. If you fail to renew within this period, the trademark will be canceled.

No, once a trademark is canceled due to non-renewal, it cannot be reinstated. A new trademark application will be required.

Yes, a Declaration of Use is mandatory when renewing a trademark. The owner must confirm that the trademark has been used in commerce within the last five years.

Trademark renewal can be requested up to six (6) months before its expiration date.

Yes, if the products or services covered by the trademark have been reassigned to a different class, a Renewal by Reclassification must be requested.