The report is a unique resource for all Lex Mundi members and their clients. It will be up-dated periodically to reflect new developments and to add new jurisdictions. Argentina Argentina is a signatory to the Paris Convention, Universal Copyright Convention and Berne Convention. Patents Patents take 2-4 years to obtain. The patent must actually be worked within 2 years, except in the case of force majeure.
Pharmaceuticals are unpatentable.
Pharmaceutical processes, however, are patentable. Foreign patents may be revalidated if they are still in force in the country of origin. Industrial Designs and Models Industrial designs and models are protectable for five years with two possible renewals at five years each. Copyrights Copyright notice and registration is advisable. Copyright notice should appear in the publication.