How to renew your Patent, Utility Model or Design in Argentina?
Argentinian Patent Annuities
(The fees were last updated on October 27, 2025. The information is based on the local patent office's database.)
| Patent Year | Official Annuity (ARS) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (ARS) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (ARS) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (ARS) |
| 1st year | 24000.00 | 6th year | 40000.00 | 11th year | 144000.00 | 16th year | 216000.00 |
| 2nd year | 24000.00 | 7th year | 96000.00 | 12th year | 144000.00 | 17th year | 216000.00 |
| 3rd year | 24000.00 | 8th year | 96000.00 | 13th year | 144000.00 | 18th year | 216000.00 |
| 4th year | 40000.00 | 9th year | 96000.00 | 14th year | 144000.00 | 19th year | 216000.00 |
| 5th year | 40000.00 | 10th year | 96000.00 | 15th year | 144000.00 | 20th year | 216000.00 |
- Annual maintenance fees are due annually starting 1st year after the application date and must be paid within the year corresponding to the anniversary of the application date. This applies to all rights under examination or already granted.
- If the annual fee or renewal fee is not paid on time, a 30% surcharge must be paid.
- Failure to pay within the 6-month grace period results in the expiry of rights, although reinstatement can be requested under specific conditions.
- Additionally, individuals, universities, non-profit organizations, and small to medium enterprises may receive a 50% or 60% reduction in official fees.
Argentinian Utility Model Annuities
(The fees were last updated on October 27, 2025. The information is based on the local patent office's database.)
| Patent Year | Official Annuity (ARS) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (ARS) |
| 1st year | 12000.00 | 6th year | 20000.00 |
| 2nd year | 12000.00 | 7th year | 48000.00 |
| 3rd year | 12000.00 | 8th year | 48000.00 |
| 4th year | 20000.00 | 9th year | 48000.00 |
| 5th year | 20000.00 | 10th year | 48000.00 |
- Annual maintenance fees are due annually starting 1st year after the application date and must be paid within the year corresponding to the anniversary of the application date. This applies to all rights under examination or already granted.
- If the annual fee or renewal fee is not paid on time, a 30% surcharge must be paid.
- Failure to pay within the 6-month grace period results in the expiry of rights, although reinstatement can be requested under specific conditions.
- Additionally, individuals, universities, non-profit organizations, and small to medium enterprises may receive a 50% or 60% reduction in official fees.
Argentinian Design Annuities
(The fees were last updated on October 27, 2025. The information is based on the local patent office's database.)
| Patent Year | Official Annuity (ARS) |
| 5 - 10 year | 25200.00 |
| 11 - 15 year | 25200.00 |
- Renewal fee is payable at the end of each 5-year protection period, with a grace period of 6 months during which renewal is possible at double cost.
- Failure to pay within the 6-month grace period results in the expiry of rights, although reinstatement can be requested under specific conditions.
- Additionally, individuals, universities, non-profit organizations, and small to medium enterprises may receive a 50% or 60% reduction in official fees.