Trademark Assignment & Transfer in Argentina

Change of Ownership, Done Properly

Selling a business, restructuring a group or moving a brand to another company all mean the owner on the INPI register has to change. In Argentina, a transfer of a registered mark takes effect against third parties only once it is recorded. Brealant prepares the documents and files the recordal through registered local agents.

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Essential Guide to Trademarks in Argentina

Protecting Your Ownership with Brealant's Expertise

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Legal Definition of Trademark Assignment
Assignment is the transfer of ownership of a trademark registration or application from one owner to another. Under Ley 22.362, the sale of a business includes its marks unless the parties agree otherwise, and a mark can also be transferred on its own.
Purpose and Function of Assignment
It lets businesses buy, sell or restructure brands, with the INPI register updated so the new owner is recognised. Article 6 of Ley 22.362 makes a transfer effective against third parties only once it is recorded.
Protecting the Transaction
Recording the assignment protects both sides and gives the new owner a clear basis to enforce, license, oppose and renew in Argentina.

A Hassle-Free Recordal Journey with Brealant

Contact
Tell Brealant about the marks, the parties and the nature of the transfer.
Search
We check the current owner, status and any recorded measures on the INPI register.
Quote
Receive a fixed-fee quote based on the number of marks involved.
Pay
Proceed with secure payment for the assignment service.
File
Local agents file the transfer request on INPI’s online portal with the signed documents.
Wait
INPI examines the request and records the transfer.
Response
You receive confirmation once the new owner appears on the register.

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Clear, Simple Steps to Record Your Assignment

In Argentina, a trademark transfer can be made by public deed or by private document. For a private document, the assignor’s signature must be certified by a notary. The request is filed online with INPI, and each assignor and assignee needs its own form. Once recorded, the change is effective against third parties.

Safeguarding Your Ownership in Argentina — With Brealant by Your Side

Until a transfer is recorded, it has no effect against third parties, which can cause problems with enforcement, licensing or a later sale. Brealant keeps the register accurate so the new owner’s rights are clear.

Limitations

What Assignment Recordal Does Not Do

Recordal is important, but it has limits

Doesn’t Validate a Bad Deal
Recordal reflects the transfer. It does not cure defects in the underlying commercial agreement.
Doesn’t Renew the Mark
The transferred mark keeps its expiry date and still has to be renewed, with the sworn statement of use.
Doesn’t Change the Mark
An assignment cannot change the sign or extend the goods and services it covers.
Blocked by Recorded Measures
INPI will not record a transfer while court measures, such as an attachment, are registered against the mark or the assignor.
Doesn’t Resolve Disputes
If ownership itself is disputed, recordal will not settle the underlying dispute.

Brealant flags these issues early so nothing holds up the recordal.

What a Trademark Assignment Protects

A properly recorded assignment protects

The New Owner’s Rights
Ownership recorded at INPI and effective against third parties.
Enforcement Ability
The new owner’s standing to oppose similar applications and act against infringers.
Deal Certainty
The sale, merger or restructuring that the transfer is part of.
Future Dealings
The freedom to license or sell the mark later without questions over title.

Brealant makes sure every assignment is properly documented so these protections are secured.

Timeline for Trademark Assignment in Argentina

An assignment usually goes through these stages

Instruction
You confirm the marks, parties and transaction details with Brealant.
Drafting
We prepare or review the assignment document, in Spanish or with a Spanish translation.
Execution
The assignor signs, with the signature certified by a notary.
Recordal
Local agents file the request online, and INPI records the transfer.

INPI’s published guidance gives a processing time of about 15 business days for a complete, paid request. Actual times can vary.

Understanding Assignment Costs in Argentina — Simplified with Brealant

Assignment costs are small compared with the transaction they support

Official Filing Fees
INPI charges an official fee for each transfer recorded. Fees are set in UMAPI units whose peso value changes every month, so we confirm the amount when we quote.
Professional fees
Brealant’s fee covers preparing the documents and filing through local agents, quoted as a fixed amount based on the number of marks.

We confirm all costs in writing before filing.

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Continued Support After Your Assignment in Argentina — Supported by Brealant

Once the transfer is recorded, Brealant can track the mark’s renewal and mid-term declaration of use deadlines, watch for conflicting applications and support enforcement for the new owner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is recording an assignment with INPI mandatory?

The transfer is valid between the parties without it, but under article 6 of Ley 22.362 it takes effect against third parties only once recorded at INPI. Recording is strongly recommended.

What documents are needed to record an assignment?

A public deed or a private assignment document (INPI provides a standard assignment form), with the assignor’s signature certified by a notary, plus INPI’s online request form and the official fee. Documents in another language need a Spanish translation.

Do documents signed abroad need an apostille?

Since INPI Resolution P-162/2026, documents signed abroad that support a transfer no longer need an apostille or consular legalisation. The assignor’s signature on a private document must still be certified by a notary.

Can part of a trademark portfolio be assigned separately?

Yes. Individual marks can be assigned while others are kept, and INPI also records partial transfers covering only some of the goods or services of a registration.

Can a pending trademark application be assigned in Argentina?

Yes. Both pending applications and registered marks can be transferred and recorded with INPI.

Does assigning a trademark affect its renewal date?

No. The 10-year term runs from the original grant and is not changed by a transfer.

What happens to trademarks when a business is sold?

Under article 7 of Ley 22.362, the sale of a business includes its trademarks unless the parties agree otherwise. The sale must be properly documented so the transfer can be recorded at INPI.

Do trademark licences have to be recorded in Argentina?

Argentine trademark law does not require licences to be recorded. Certain licence agreements can be registered with INPI under the Technology Transfer Law (Ley 22.426), and we advise case by case whether this is worthwhile.

What does it cost to record an assignment with INPI?

There is an official INPI fee for each transfer, plus our professional fee for preparing and filing the recordal. We quote both before starting.

Can I transfer an Argentine trademark to another company in my group?

Yes. Intra-group transfers follow the same recordal process, provided the documents clearly identify both companies.