Can someone challenge a trademark application in Argentina?

Yes, a trademark application can be opposed for several reasons:

• The mark is functional, misleading, descriptive, disparaging, generic, or deceptive.


• The mark infringes on proprietary rights, copyright, or design rights.


• The mark violates rights under the Paris Convention articles.


• The mark infringes on the right to a personal name.


• The mark goes against principles of morality.


• The mark is contrary to public policy.


• The mark lacks originality.


• The mark includes the name of a country, state, region, or any geographical area (Denomination of Origin).