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Intellectual Property Protection in Argentina
How intellectual property - trademarks, patents, copyright and software - is protected under Argentine law.
May 26, 2026
Trademark Protection
Trademarks in Argentina are protected under the Ley de Marcas (Ley 22.362) and registered with the Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial (INPI). Argentina follows a first-to-file system - the party that registers first has priority, regardless of prior use. For any foreign company operating in Argentina or entering the market, registering your trademark with INPI before commercial activity is strongly recommended.
Patents and Copyright
Patent protection (Ley de Patentes, Ley 24.481) provides 20-year protection for novel inventions filed with INPI. Copyright protection is automatic upon creation under Argentine law - literary, artistic, software and audiovisual works are protected for 70 years after the author's death without registration. Software is protected as a literary work.
Enforcement
Argentine IP enforcement has improved significantly. The criminal courts handle trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy cases. Civil action for damages is available for patent and trademark infringement. INPI border measures allow customs seizure of infringing goods. Roffo's legal team handles IP registration, due diligence and enforcement actions for clients protecting their brands and innovations in Argentina.
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