Through INPI Resolution P-063/2026, the Argentine National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has introduced a structural modification to the notification regime applicable to proceedings before the Argentine Trademark Office. As of March 1, 2026, electronic notification to the user’s electronic address becomes the central mechanism of the system and replaces notifications previously made through publication in the Trademark Gazette.
Over the past few months, the regulation of the Withdrawal Button (Botón de Arrepentimiento) and the Service Cancellation Button (Botón de Baja de Servicios) has evolved to better reflect e-commerce reality, seeking to strike a balance between consumer rights and companies’ operational needs.
The 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000 ranking once again highlighted the work of our team, recognizing Lerman & Szlak among the leading patent law firms in Argentina and internationally.
On February 5, 2026, the United States and Argentina signed a trade and investment agreement that includes commitments to modernize the Argentine intellectual property system, particularly with regard to patents, while also facilitating the exchange of digital services between the signatory countries.
Nos complace compartir que el equipo de IT, Protección de Datos Personales e Inteligencia Artificial, liderado por nuestra socia Gabriela Szlak, ha sido incluido en la edición 2026 del ranking Lexology 100: Data, una guía global que destaca a los principales estudios jurídicos del mundo en materia de derecho de datos.
We are pleased to announce that the Lerman & Szlak team has once again been recognized in the WTR (World Trademark Review) ranking, one of the leading international publications in trademark law and intellectual property. In this edition, three key members of our team received individual recognition, underscoring their professional excellence and their contributions to trademark practice.
On International Data Privacy Day, attention turns not only to privacy as a fundamental right, but also to the growing importance of cross-border data flows in a globalized economy. Recent regulatory developments in Europe and Latin America point to a clear trend toward shared standards and cooperation mechanisms that enable personal data to move freely—without compromising individuals' rights.
As of January 1st, the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification entered into force, introducing changes that affect how goods and services are classified for trademark registration. These updates include transfers between classes, as well as the addition and deletion of products and services.
Our partner Gabriela Szlak, head of the IT, Data Privacy & AI team, has once again been appointed Co-Chair of the IAPP KN Buenos Aires Chapter for the 2026 term.
Luciano Gutman, of our IT, Data Privacy & AI department participated in the 2025 edition of the ID Latam Forum, an event that brings together governments, companies, and civil society organizations to address current opportunities and challenges for digital identity projects across the region.
