Industrial Design Registration in Argentina

The price above is a starting price, additional fees may apply depending on your design's nature and circumstances. Total investment varies based on case complexity.

The industrial design registration timeline in Argentina typically takes 4 months through INPI. The industrial design registration process time can be as quick as one week for straightforward applications without office observations. Complex cases may require additional time for examination and response to official requirements.

The duration of industrial design protection in Argentina is 5 years from the filing date, renewable for two consecutive 5-year periods. This provides maximum protection of 15 years total (initial 5 years + first 5-year renewal + second 5-year renewal).

Annuities for industrial design registrations in Argentina are required at the 5th and 10th year mark. Industrial design renewal fees must be filed within 6 months before each term expiration. A 6-month grace period allows late payment with additional penalty charges.

The examination process for industrial design registration in Argentina involves only formal examination, not substantive review. INPI conducts a formalities check to verify application completeness and compliance with procedural requirements. No examination of novelty, originality, or design merit occurs during the registration process.

Drawing requirements for industrial design registration in Argentina include a maximum of 7 figures per variant, with the first figure required in perspective view. Drawings or photographs must clearly show all angles of the design (front, back, side, top, bottom). Applications are filed with Argentina's National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI).

To conduct industrial design search in Argentina, search the national database by keywords, application numbers, or applicant names using Locarno Classification. Searches can also be performed through international databases for comprehensive prior art analysis. We offer professional industrial design search services with quotes tailored to each specific design's complexity and scope.

The priority period for filing industrial designs in Argentina is 6 months from the original filing date. Priority can be claimed by submitting a certified copy of the priority document or DAS code declaration. If the priority document is in a language other than Spanish, a certified translation by a registered public translator in Argentina is required.

The final payment due for industrial design registration in Argentina is included in the initial application fee. No additional final payment is required as the final stages of processing and grant are covered by the original filing fee paid at the time of application submission.

The limitations of industrial design protection in Argentina include exclusion of designs based solely on technical functions, simple color changes in known models, designs lacking novel configuration, those published before registration, and designs contrary to morality or public order. Protection covers only ornamental aspects, not functional features.

Yes, you can file multiple industrial design applications in Argentina. Argentine legislation allows protection of multiple designs in a single application with a maximum limit of 20 designs, provided they refer to products belonging to the same class of the Locarno Classification.

No, you cannot renew lapsed industrial design registration in Argentina. Industrial designs have strict renewal deadlines with no grace period or extension mechanisms. Renewal must be applied for between 6-9 months before expiration of each 5-year term, and there is no restoration procedure for lapsed registrations.