Whether an Argentine industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance

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yes. If several designs belong to the same class in the Locarno Classification, a maximum of 20 designs may be included.

专利申请流程

AR Argentina

  • What are the requirements for utility model application documents in Argentina

    Filing Language: Spanish

    via Paris Convention

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    2. Power of Attorney
    3. small entity declaration
    4. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    5. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    6. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

  • What are the requirements for the design application documents in Argentina

    Filing Language: Spanish

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
    2. A Brief Description

    Attachments (if any):

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Certified Priority Document
    3. small entity declaration
    4. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    5. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Features of the utility model patent application process in Argentina

    IMPI conducts formal and substantive examinations of utility model patent applications. There are three ways to submit an application to INPI: online application, mailing and submitting a written application to INPI in person. No matter which way the application is filed, the application date of the patent is the time when the patent applicant sends the complete patent application text to INPI. IMPI accepts only one independent claim in a utility model application. Applicants are required to pay the substantive examination fee within 3 months from the date of application. The time limit for responding to the Office Action Notice is 3 months from the date of issue, and can be extended 3 times (one month each time). The requirements for utility models are relatively loose, and they need to be novel and practical, but not inventive.

  • Features of the Argentine design patent application process

    IMPI conducts only formality examination of designs.

  • Whether a utility model application in Argentina can be DAS

    yes

  • Whether the design application in Argentina can be type-converted

    no

  • How long is the term of protection for industrial design in Argentina?

    15 years, the initial protection is 5 years, and can be renewed for 2 times after the expiration, with a maximum of 15 years.

  • Whether a utility model application in Argentina can be type-converted

    Yes, a utility model can be converted into an invention during the formality examination period within 90 days from the filing date.

  • Instructions for Authorization of Designs and Annual Fees in Argentina

    • Licensing Fee: None.
    • Annuity: The annual fee renewal fee must be paid within 6 months before the application date. If the annual fee is overdue, the payment can be postponed within a grace period of 6 months, but a late fee will be charged.

  • Characteristics of the Argentine invention patent application process

    INPI conducts formal and substantive examinations of invention patent applications. There are three ways to submit an application to INPI: online application, mailing and submitting a written application to INPI in person. No matter which way the application is filed, the application date of the patent is the time when the patent applicant sends the complete patent application text to INPI. The patent application is published within 18 months from the priority date, and a fee can be paid to file an early publication request; from the date of publication, anyone can submit opinions within the 60-day objection period, if there is no objection, the latest from the application date Enter the stage of substantive examination within 18 months. The average number of examination opinions for each patent application is 3. Patents are granted if the requirements of novelty, practicality and inventiveness are met.