Trademarks registered in Argentina must be renewed every ten years with the INPI (Argentina’s National Institute of Industrial Property). Here we explain the deadlines, the requirements, and the consequences of not renewing on time.
What happens if you don’t renew on time
A trademark registration lasts 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely, but renewal is not automatic.
If the expiration date passes, your trademark becomes available again: you lose the exclusivity you built over the years, and a third party can register it.
In addition, a sworn declaration of use must be filed halfway through the term: another deadline that many owners are unaware of and that affects the defense of the trademark.
The sworn declaration of use must be filed between the 5th and 6th year from the grant of the registration, declaring the actual use of the sign in the registered classes.
Our service includes a calendar of expiration dates: we notify you in advance and handle the entire renewal so that your registration is never left unprotected.
If your trademark is not registered yet, you can start by registering your trademark in Argentina.
Renewal, step by step
A simple procedure if handled on time, and a serious problem if left to lapse.
1. Checking the status of your trademark
We review the file: the exact expiration date, ownership, classes, and any pending office action.
2. Sworn declaration of use
We prepare and file the corresponding sworn declaration according to the point reached in the term.
The actual use of the trademark must be stated in connection with the goods or services of each class applied for, as required by the INPI.
3. Filing the renewal
We file with the INPI with the fees paid and the documentation in order.
4. A new 10-year term
Your trademark is protected for another decade, and we calendar the next expiration date.
Has the owner changed? Trademark transfer and assignment
If you sold your company, brought in partners, or want to move the trademark from your personal name to a company, you need to record the transfer of ownership with the INPI.
It is a separate procedure from renewal, but the two often come up together: when we review the file, we check whether the registered ownership matches the reality of your business and, if not, we bring it into line.
A trademark held in the name of the wrong owner is a trademark that is hard to defend and hard to sell.
Frequently asked questions about renewal
When does my trademark expire?
Ten years after the grant, not after the application. If you don’t know the exact date, ask us: we will review the file and confirm it for you.
Can I renew after the expiration date?
There is a six-month grace period after expiration during which renewal can be requested with a surcharge; once that period has passed, the registration may be extinguished.
The sooner you act, the more options you have: get in touch with us.
What is the sworn declaration of use?
A filing with the INPI that proves your trademark is in use. Failing to file it weakens your position in a dispute.
It must be filed once during the life of the registration (halfway through the ten-year term), declaring the real use of the sign in the Argentine market.
Does the renewal cover the same classes?
You renew the classes you have registered. If your business has grown into other areas, it is the ideal time to evaluate new classes with a complementary application.
Is your trademark about to expire?
Send us the name and we will confirm the status of the file and the expiration date.
