| Any change in the information of the public trademark register has to be informed to the Argentinean Patent and Trademark office (PTO). Here you will find all the information you require for this process. For modifications to pending applications please visit our new trademark application section. Which modifications have to be filed in the public trademark register? Is changing the sign of the trademark considered a modification? What is the modification procedure? How long does it take? What information and documents are required to start the procedure?
Which modifications have to be filed in the public trademark register? Transfers/Assignments: In the event of change of ownership of the trademark Change of name: In the event that the name of owner has changed, for example from Acme Inc to Acme International Inc. Change of domicile: In the event the city or state of the owner has changed, for example from New Jersey to Delaware. Change of address: In the event the address of the owner has changed. License agreements: In the event there is a license agreement, it has to be recorded in order to make it public to third parties. Is changing the sign of the trademark considered a modification? It is not possible to change the sign of a registered trademark. In the event that you have changed the sign (logo, drawing…) you have to file a new trademark application. What is the modification procedure? The modification process starts filing a petition before the PTO. If the documents are in order the change in public register is made. If there is a problem with the documents the PTO will issue an office action. How long does it take? The normal procedure can last between 8 to 10 months. What information and documents are required to start the procedure? To start the procedure we require: 1. A complete identification of the applicant: a. Name or complete corporate name b. Complete address c. Domicile (city and country) d. Phone and fax number e. Email address f. If a corporation, the same information for the legal representative. g. In case of assignment, the same information of the assignor 2. Clear instructions of the changes that have to be made. 3. Complete trademark identification (mark, class, file number, certificate number) 4. The power of attorney, with signatures and charges (if a corporation): http://www.br-solucioneslegales.com/brsoluciones/espanol/centro/Docpropind/accesopoderes.html 5. In the event of an assignment the transfer document. 6. In the event of a change of name, a copy of the document that establishes the change of name, issued by the competent authority. 7. If this is the first time the applicant conducts a trademark application with us, the power of attorney should be registered with the Argentinean Trademark Office. This registration is done once for each applicant. Documents 4, 5 and 6 have to comply with this formalities | 
