Filing Language: Spanish |
| via Paris Convention |
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Attachments (if any)
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IMPI conducts only formality examination of designs.
A 12-month novelty grace period is available if the invention is disclosed by the applicant or its agent in any form of communication within one year of the filing date or priority date, or exhibited at a national/international exhibition. Appropriate evidence must be submitted at the time of application.
2 years
10 years
Yes, a utility model can be converted into an invention during the formality examination period within 90 days from the filing date.
no
Argentine Industrial Property Institute
English: Instituto Nacional de Propiedad Industrial, Abbreviation: INPI
Website: Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial | Argentina.gob.ar
Argentine invention patent search: Buscar patentes de invención o modelos de utilidad | Argentina.gob.ar
20 years
yes
no