The National Civil and Commercial Court of Appeals OVERTURNS a PTO resolution on trademark cancellation
The Chamber I of the Federal Civil and Commercial Chamber resolved – in an unprecedented ruling since the establishment of the current trademark cancellation system in Argentina- to declare the cancellation of the trademark AGRICUPON, overturning the previous resolution of the Argentinian Trademark and Patent Office (PTO).
“Andá pa’ allá”, “no hay plata” and phrases that cannot be registered as trademarks in Argentina
On April 24th, the Trademark and Patent Office (PTO) has issued the regulation No. 2024-141 limiting the registration of “phrases that have entered general use and highly offensive signs”.
European Parliament approved first Artificial Intelligence Act
The European Union has taken a historic step by approving the first law regulating artificial intelligence. This regulation aims to ensure the safety and rights of citizens in the digital environment.
Green Trademarks and sustainability in Argentina
The new generations of consumers are increasingly aware and demand more and more sustainable products that are friendly to the environment and to health in general, and these Green Trademarks could be a way for companies to distinguish their products or services in the market by emphasizing their eco-friendly attributes.
But is it possible to apply this kind of trademarks in Argentina?
WIPO DAS (Digital Access Service) in Argentina: Trademarks and Designs finally included
The Trademark and Patent Office has finally implemented the WIPO DAS for trademarks and designs in resolution 262/2023 issued yesterday
Non-use partial cancellation actions are coming to Argentina: how to prepare
From 12 June 2023, partial trademark cancellation actions for lack of use will be possible in Argentina. This is a significant change for rights holders, and will have a notable impact on trademark strategies.
Pejorative Trademarks – Can you imagine yourself driving a car called “bad luck”?
Some of these signs could be registered because they do not fall within the prohibitions that trademark laws around the world normally contain, such as those words that violate morals or good practices or even those that constitute denigrating trademarks, as is the case in Argentina.
Our team was selected for INTA Committees 2022-23
HOME OUR SERVICES OUR TEAM NEWS PUBLICATIONS CONTACT US IP News Our team was selected for INTA Committees 2022/23 We are incredibly PROUD of our team!It is an honour to announce that six members of our staff have been selected to be part of INTA international committees for the 2022-23 period.It will be our pleasure […]
FAQs – Trademark cancellation in Argentina
HOME OUR SERVICES OUR TEAM NEWS PUBLICATIONS CONTACT US IP News FAQS – Trademark cancellation in Argentina Click here to download the FAQs document For what trademarks may a petition for cancellation due to lack of use be filed against? Non-use cancellation actions may only be filed before the Trademark Office against registrations over five […]
The Trademark and Patent Office resume terms in Argentina
The Trademark and Patent Office (INPI) resume terms in Argentina December 4th 2020 We take this opportunity to inform you that the terms at the Trademark and Patent Office which were suspended as from last March 13th, will be resumed next December 14th. In those files where terms had already started before the suspension, same will […]