Patent renewal fees in Argentina: costs, due dates and grace period
You pay patent renewals in Argentina to the National Institute of Industrial Property, in ARS, up to year 20. You pay nothing until the office grants your patent. Miss a due date and you get a 180-day grace period, with a surcharge on top.
What are the patent renewal due dates in Argentina?
Argentina counts annuities from the filing date, and the amount depends on which patent year you are entering. You pay nothing while the application is still pending.
The first renewal falls due at your fourth filing anniversary, payable to the National Institute of Industrial Property.
For example, if the grant date is 2022-01-20, and the filing date is 2018-03-31, then the first renewal must be paid by 2022-03-31.
Every later annuity falls due on the anniversary of the filing date, each year, until year 20.
For example, if the filing date was on November 9, then all subsequent annuities will be due on November 9 each year.
Official patent renewal fees by year in Argentina
Official fees payable to the National Institute of Industrial Property, by patent year, in ARS.
| Year | Official fee (UMAPI) | ≈ USD | Cumulative (UMAPI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 133 | $36 | 133 |
| 2 | 133 | $36 | 266 |
| 3 | 133 | $36 | 399 |
| 4 | 222 | $60 | 621 |
| 5 | 222 | $60 | 843 |
| 6 | 222 | $60 | 1,065 |
| 7 | 533 | $143 | 1,598 |
| 8 | 533 | $143 | 2,131 |
| 9 | 533 | $143 | 2,664 |
| 10 | 533 | $143 | 3,197 |
| 11 | 800 | $215 | 3,997 |
| 12 | 800 | $215 | 4,797 |
| 13 | 800 | $215 | 5,597 |
| 14 | 800 | $215 | 6,397 |
| 15 | 800 | $215 | 7,197 |
| 16 | 1,200 | $323 | 8,397 |
| 17 | 1,200 | $323 | 9,597 |
| 18 | 1,200 | $323 | 10,797 |
| 19 | 1,200 | $323 | 11,997 |
| 20 | 1,200 | $323 | 13,197 |
| Full term · years 1–20 | 13,197 | $3,550 | 13,197 |
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Missed a patent renewal deadline in Argentina?
A 180-day grace period runs from the day after the due date. You can still pay the renewal fee with a surcharge that depends on the patent year, up to 360 UMAPI, and the patent continues without interruption. Once the grace period closes, the patent lapses.
If you miss a renewal due date of 15 March 2026, the patent enters the grace period on 16 March 2026. Settle the renewal fee and the surcharge by 11 September 2026 to keep the patent in force.
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1. What do I pay while the application is pending?
Nothing. You pay no annuities in Argentina while your application is pending. Payments start once the office grants your patent.
2. When can I pay the renewal fee?
Whenever you like. In Argentina, you can settle renewal fees at any time and pay several annuities together in one go.
3. Can I renew a patent after missing a due date?
Yes. You get a 180-day grace period, starting the day after you miss the due date. Pay the renewal fee plus a surcharge inside that window and your patent stays in force. The surcharge depends on the patent year, up to 360 UMAPI. Miss the window too and the patent lapses.
4. How long does a patent last?
Up to 20 years from the filing date, as long as you pay every annuity on time. Stop paying and it lapses at the end of the grace period that follows the last due date.
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