The price is not a single fixed amount: it depends on the classes you need, the number of goods or services listed, and the scope of professional assistance.
As an official starting point, registering a trademark in Argentina costs 100 UMAPI for each class covered by the application, including up to 20 goods or services. If you instruct a trademark agent to handle the search, filing strategy and prosecution, professional fees are added to the official INPI fee. There is therefore no single price for every case: a one-class filing costs less than a trademark that must protect several different business activities.
A reliable quotation begins by identifying the classes your business actually needs. The official fee is charged per class and does not guarantee registration. A poor specification or an earlier conflicting mark can cost you time, priority and money.
The official fee: 100 UMAPI per class
The current INPI fee structure sets the fee for a new trademark application at 100 UMAPI, covering up to 20 entries from the official list of goods and services. UMAPI is an indexed unit designed to keep official fees aligned with changing economic conditions. The resolution used an initial reference value of ARS 360 per UMAPI, or ARS 36,000 per class at the date of that fee table. The amount payable in pesos should always be checked on the filing date.
If an application lists more than 20 goods or services in the same class, each additional entry costs 4 UMAPI. That does not mean the specification should be made artificially narrow: an overly limited list may fail to protect an important part of the business. Adding irrelevant terms is not a good solution either, because it increases cost and may lead to objections.
Why the number of classes changes the cost
A trademark is not registered “for everything.” The Nice Classification divides economic activity into 45 classes. A coffee shop may require one class for restaurant services and another if it also sells packaged coffee under the same name. A software company may need to distinguish downloadable software, online services and technology consultancy.
One class starts at 100 UMAPI, two classes at 200, and three classes at 300. Before paying, it is worth reviewing how to choose the correct Nice classes for an Argentine trademark. The goal is not to file in as many classes as possible, but to cover the activity the business actually conducts or genuinely plans to conduct.
Practical example: Martina sells clothing under her own brand and also operates an online store. Protecting clothing alone may leave a relevant service uncovered; adding classes unrelated to her business makes her pay more without a useful benefit. A preliminary analysis identifies the filings she needs and allows the cost to be understood before submission.
What professional fees cover
The official fee is what the State charges to examine the application. Professional fees pay for a different service: checking earlier marks, assessing visual and phonetic similarities, identifying the correct owner, drafting the specification, filing the application and monitoring official notices. Depending on the agreed scope, they may also include follow-up through the decision and advice if an objection or opposition arises.
This is why two quotations do not necessarily include the same work. One may only cover data entry and submission; another may include a prior search, legal advice and ongoing monitoring. Before comparing figures, ask what work is included, how many classes the price covers and what happens if a third party files an opposition.
Costs that may arise later
An uncontested application should not cost the same as a disputed case. If a third party opposes the mark, INPI issues an objection or a refusal must be appealed, further work and sometimes further official fees will be required. Oppositions and the administrative procedure for maintaining them have their own fee structure.
An Argentine trademark registration lasts ten years and may then be renewed. A declaration of use must also be filed between the fifth anniversary and the expiry date. Those steps are not included in the initial filing price. Treating a trademark as a business asset means budgeting not only for the application, but also for monitoring and maintenance.
How to avoid paying twice
The costliest mistakes often happen before the form is completed: choosing a name without searching earlier rights, filing in the wrong owner’s name or selecting a class that does not cover the core activity. INPI charges for examining the application; it does not guarantee that the mark will be granted. If the filing fails, the official fee already paid does not automatically make the case recoverable.
Our step-by-step guide to registering a trademark in Argentina explains the full process. The safest way to establish the real cost is to define the sign, the applicant and the correct classes first, and only then finalise the filing budget.
Frequently asked questions
Is the official fee paid only once? It is paid when each application is filed. Later costs may arise for oppositions, objections, appeals, the declaration of use or renewal.
Can I register several classes for one fixed price? No. The base cost is calculated per class. If you need two classes, you must budget for two application fees.
Are a trademark agent’s fees included in UMAPI? No. UMAPI measures official INPI fees. Professional fees are agreed separately.
Should I choose fewer classes to save money? Only if those classes are genuinely unnecessary. Saving money by omitting the main activity may leave the registration commercially ineffective.
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