Can A24 Make an SCP Movie? Creative Commons, Derivative Works and DRM
Intellectual Property · Open Licenses An announced SCP film shows how an open license can permit a commercial production while making the exclusivity expected by studios and distributors much harder to secure. A24 can participate in an SCP-related film, charge for tickets and distribute it commercially, but that does not necessarily give the company exclusive...
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Trademark, Trade Name and .com.ar Domain in Argentina: Key Differences
Intellectual Property · Trademarks A business may use the same words on its storefront, products and website. Under Argentine law, however, those uses involve separate assets, and protecting one does not automatically secure the others. A trademark, a trade name and a .com.ar domain are not the same thing in Argentina. A trademark distinguishes goods...
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Trademark Renewal in Argentina: Deadlines and Late Filing
Learn the INPI deadlines, declarations of use and grace period for renewing a trademark registration in Argentina.
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How Much Does It Cost to Register a Trademark in Argentina?
Intellectual Property · Trademarks 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...
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Transferring a Trademark or Patent: What Changed Under INPI Resolution 162/2026
INPI Resolution 162/2026 simplifies trademark, patent and industrial design transfers in Argentina. Learn what changed and how to record an assignment.
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Nice Classes: How to Choose the Right Class for Your Trademark in Argentina
Intellectual Property · Trademarks The class determines which goods or services your Argentine trademark registration protects. Choose it incorrectly, and the core of your business may be left outside the registration. To choose the right Nice class for a trademark in Argentina, identify which goods you sell or services you provide under that name. The...
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International trademark disputes: where can you be sued and which law applies?
Intellectual Property · Trademarks Your trademark crossed a border and a dispute arose. Where can you be sued, and which country’s law determines who is right? A practical guide to private international law as it applies to trademarks. The short answer is that the principle of territoriality governs cross-border trademark disputes. A trademark is valid...
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New INPI Trademark Opposition Rules: What Changed in 2026
Intellectual Property · Trademarks INPI Resolution 297/2026 concentrates deadlines and evidence: a trademark opposition in Argentina now requires a prompt response and a complete case from the very first filing. Argentina’s new trademark opposition rules simplify the proceeding, but make any oversight more costly: there is no longer a separate evidence-production stage, and both the...
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Can a Color Be a Trademark in Argentina? Distinctiveness Acquired Through Use
Intellectual Property & Trademarks Argentine law says a single color cannot be registered as a trademark. And yet Milka’s purple and Kodak’s yellow are protected marks. The answer lies in a rule that is routinely cited incorrectly, and that can rescue an application the trademark office has refused. Yes, a color or a shape can...
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How to Register a Trademark in Argentina: Step-by-Step Guide (INPI, Timelines and Costs)
Intellectual Property & Trademarks Registering a trademark in Argentina is a filing made before the INPI, structured in six steps. Here is what each one involves, where applications get stuck, and why an early mistake can cost you the mark altogether. To register a trademark in Argentina you file an application with the National Institute...
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