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Patent filing in Argentina:

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Building a strong patent portfolio starts with your filing strategy. For patent filing in Argentina, you need to know the local patent office requirements. This guide will take you through all filing requirements and important stats in Argentina.
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Argentina patent filing requirements

When conducting a patent filing in Argentina, you are required to submit the following documents:

  • Spanish version of the final filing text (abstract, specification and claims). However, you may file in English (Title and abstract must be filed in Spanish). When filing in English, a sworn Spanish translation must be submitted within a 10-business day window after filing.
  • Drawings (if applicable).
  • Sequence Listing (If applicable)
  • Cert. of Deposit of Bio. Material (If applicable)
  • A signed copy of the Power of Attorney – NOT MANDATORY FOR FILING BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO AVOID A FORMAL OFFICE ACTION.
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    Argentina translation requirements

    A Spanish version of the final filing text (abstract, specification and claims) must be submitted with filing. However, you may file in English (Title and abstract must be filed in Spanish). When filing in English, a sworn Spanish translation must be submitted within a 10-business day window after filing.

    Given Argentina is a non-PCT country, sworn Spanish translation of priority documents and assignments (if requested) must be filed three (3) months after filing.

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    Term for filing

    In Argentina, the deadline for filing is 12 months from the oldest priority date.
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    Patent term, grant, and maintenance

    The patent term is 20 years from the convention filing.
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    Terms for requesting examination

    After filing a patent application, an examination must be requested to decide whether the application meets the requirements to be granted a patent. In Argentina, examination must be requested within 18 months from the date of filing.
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    Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)

    PPH is available in Argentina through the following agreements:

    • Latin America (PROSUR)
    • United States (USPTO)
    • China (CNIPA)
    • Japon (JPO)
    • Dinamarca (DPTO)

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    Annuities

    Applicants in Argentina are required to pay all due annuities counted from the third year, once granting is notified. All future annuities are due every year on the filing date. A 6-month grace period is available.

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    Local patent office

    For patent filing in Argentina, you must address the local office: National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI).

    Their website is:

    Link: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/inpi

    Reinstatement of rights

    In Argentina, requests for restoration of priority rights are not allowed.

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    Argentina Patent Statistics

    Total filings Argentina
    Argentina experienced a -4.4% decline in total patent applications in 2023, marking a second consecutive year of contraction. Non-resident filings fell by -4.3%, signaling cautious foreign investment in Argentina’s IP landscape, while resident filings also dipped by -5.2%. Despite this decline, non-resident applicants still accounted for 88% of total filings, underscoring Argentina’s reliance on foreign patent activity. The data suggests macroeconomic uncertainty and shifting global patenting strategies may be influencing international applicants’ interest in the market.
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    The United States maintained its dominant position as Argentina’s top non-resident filer, submitting 1,299 applications, nearly unchanged from 2022. China emerged as the biggest mover, increasing filings by 60% year-over-year, reinforcing its growing footprint in Latin America’s patent landscape. In contrast, Switzerland saw a steep decline, dropping nearly 70% in filings, while Germany rebounded slightly. The top five filing countries continued to hold the majority share of non-resident applications, reflecting Argentina’s continued reliance on key global players.

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    Term for filing

    Patent term, grant, and maintenance

    Terms for requesting examination

    Annuity due dates

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