Region: Argentina

The Court of Appeals, in contrast to the lower instances, found that a trademark including the element ‘Eco de los Andes’ was registrable for mineral water.

30 November 2023

After promises of drastic changes and spending cuts, WTR speaks with local experts on how Argentina's “political earthquake” could impact brands in the months and years ahead.

23 November 2023

The decision confirms that there is no need to prove bad faith in cases where a trademark is blatantly copied. 

14 September 2023

Argentina’s Trademark Law, first passed in 1980, has been reformed considerably in recent years. As Argentina becomes an increasingly significant destination for brand owners, applicants need to be aware of the relevant laws and regulations.

30 June 2023

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Inbound filings at the Mexican and Brazilian trademark offices rose at the start of 2023, despite declining elsewhere in Latin America, WTR analysis uncovers.

19 June 2023

As the parties had previously negotiated a licence agreement and discussed monetary compensation, the court used that amount to determine the award of material damages.

04 May 2023

From 12 June 2023, partial trademark cancellation actions for lack of use will be possible in Argentina. 

16 March 2023

A recent interim injunctive relief decision in a copycat case highlights how a convincing storyline can persuade the courts that action is justified.

09 January 2023

The fact that the defendant started the sanitary authorisation process in 2015 - a year after the opposition was filed - did not go unnoticed by the court.

14 November 2022

This is the first time that co-existence in foreign countries has been taken into account by an Argentinian court.

09 November 2022