Through Resolution 139/2026, published on May 6 in the Official Gazette, the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) introduced further changes to the trademark registration procedure in Argentina aimed at creating a more streamlined process based on formal mechanisms.
Resolution 161/2026 of the National Seed Institute (INASE), published on May 4, introduces a specific adjustment to the procedure for registering varieties in the National Register of Cultivar Ownership (RNPC), incorporating a mandatory publication stage.
In a context of ongoing regulatory changes and an evolving digital landscape, staying up to date on intellectual property matters is key for informed decision-making. Between the end of last year and year-to-date 2026, several relevant legislative developments have taken place in Argentina, impacting both the management and protection of intangible assets.
The Undersecretariat for Consumer Protection and Commercial Loyalty has launched the National Registry of Offenders (RENAI), a tool that had been contemplated for decades but had never been fully operational.
Through Provision No. 5/2026, published on April 16 by the Argentine Copyright Office (DNDA), the Argentine Association of Performers (AADI) was ratified as an entity authorized to carry out the collective management of related rights in Argentina, in line with the currently applicable regulatory framework.
Through Provision No. 4/2026, published on April 7, the Argentine Copyright Office (DNDA) authorized SAGAI (Argentine Actors’ Collective Management Organization) to carry out the collective management of related rights in Argentina, within the framework of the new regulatory regime in force.
The National Office of Copyright (DNDA) authorized, through Provision No. 3/2026, CADRA (Argentine Reprographic Rights Center) to operate as a collective management organization for copyright and related rights, within the framework of the new regime in force in Argentina.
We are proud to share that the Master’s Degree in Strategic Management of Digital Marketing, Business, and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), in which we teach the course “Legal and Regulatory Aspects,” has been recognized in the Eduniversal / Best Masters ranking, placing it among the top graduate programs in Latin America.
The INPI has published Resolution No. 75/2026 in today’s Argentine Official Gazette, introducing changes to the fee structure applicable to industrial property proceedings in Argentina.
We are pleased to share that our partner Celia Lerman has been selected as one of the participants in Santander W50 Argentina, a global initiative led by Santander aimed at fostering and strengthening female leadership.
