The patentability guidelines for pharmaceutical inventions in force since 2012 and recently repealed as a consequence of the agreement between Argentina and the United States, had been judicially challenged by the chamber representing innovative pharmaceutical laboratories in Argentina (CAEMe) in the case “Cámara Argentina de Especialidades Medicinales y Otros c/ Estado Nacional Ministerio de Industria De La Nación y Otros s/ Nulidad De Acto Administrativo”, File No. 4960/2013.
As of May 1, 2026, official fees before the Argentine National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) began to be updated monthly based on inflation through the new UMAPI system, replacing a relatively static fee structure. This change introduces a more dynamic approach to the management of trademarks and other intangible assets, where planning and strategic monitoring are becoming increasingly important.
Resolution 142/2026 of the Argentine National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), published on May 13, 2026, eases access to the mechanism established under Resolution P-56/2016 by providing that the accelerated patent procedure may be requested at any stage of the prosecution process, thereby seeking to simplify and expedite patent prosecution in Argentina.
We are proud to share that our partner Celia Lerman was selected to participate in the international stage of the Santander-LSE SW50 program, which will take place from June 21 to 26, 2026 in London, United Kingdom.
From May 2 to 6, 2026, our partners Celia Lerman and Gabriela Szlak participated in the INTA Annual Meeting 2026, organized by the International Trademark Association (INTA) in London, United Kingdom.
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.
