Trademarks for sale are marks that already exist within the universe of trademarks approved by Argentina’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI).
What do you need to start buying a trademark for sale?
The first step is to search the existing universe of trademarks for the mark you want to buy. The key point is that this trademark has already been registered and granted by the INPI, which will save you a great deal of time, paperwork, and effort.
The ownership requirements, depending on whether the buyer is an individual or a legal entity, are the same as when you apply for a new trademark.
- Individuals: Power of attorney, national ID (DNI) copy and original, owner details form.
- Legal entities: Power of attorney, national ID (DNI) copy and original, owner details form, articles of incorporation, and the minutes appointing the company’s officers or granting management powers.
If there is more than one owner, the ownership percentage of each must be stated.
How long does it take to buy a trademark for sale?
Transferring a trademark takes approximately 6 months. The mark remains in force for the years left on the registration granted to the previous owner, and it can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years.
Do you obtain ownership of a purchased trademark immediately?
Like every trademark, whether at grant or at renewal, it has a record number. From the moment the transfer is filed it receives a resolution number, and once the change of ownership has been made it goes through the process for issuing the new registration certificate, in which the formalities of the procedure are examined.
The advantage is that a trademark for sale can be used right away, since it was already granted. Our advisors keep you informed with the information you need at every stage.
Why are these trademarks sold?
There are various reasons why trademarks are put up for sale: the owner is no longer interested in marketing or using the mark, business or investment decisions, or a trademark was registered with no intention of using it, among others.
Whatever the reason for the sale, whoever acquires a trademark for sale becomes the new owner of that name and has a legitimate interest in deciding whether or not to keep using it.
Can I offer my trademark for sale?
Yes. Any trademark can be offered for sale, whether it has been granted or is still pending, so you will need to take into account its status and its current file report. If you are interested in offering your trademark for sale, our advisors can carry out an assessment of it.
How much is my trademark worth?
To value a trademark, we have to consider both objective and subjective factors. The mark should be valued according to how long it has been in use or in existence, public acceptance, customer loyalty, advertising investment, infrastructure, inventory, the investment made in registering it, and other factors that we invite you to explore with our team of advisors.
Related reading:
- The advantages of buying a trademark for sale.
- Find out whether you are buying a strong or a weak trademark: The trademark strength scale.
- Take your trademark international: bring it to the next level.
