Argentina - Patent applicants required to confirm ongoing interest in applications

A resolution was published in Argentina on 26 August 2024 which requires that, within 60 calendar days from notification in the Patent Bulletin, applicants with pending patent applications in Argentina must make an express statement as to whether or not the priority claimed has been granted in the country of origin. If no response is submitted, the patent application will be deemed to have been abandoned.

The purpose of this resolution is to allow the Argentinian PTO to rationalise its docket and remove any applications which have been abandoned by applicants but which still remain active in its systems.  We can expect to be served notice of those cases in which a response is needed via individual notifications from the PTO.

Please let us know if you require any further information or assistance with your Argentinian patent applications.