On February 5, 2026, Argentina and the United States signed an agreement on reciprocal trade and investment, establishing a framework that aligns Argentina's trade policies and intellectual property standards with international norms. This agreement includes broad trade facilitation measures and reduction of tariffs, the implementation of multiple IP-related international agreements and the modernization of regulations benefiting global businesses. 

The agreement contains key intellectual property provisions. Argentina will submit the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) to its Congress for a vote by April 30, 2026. In addition, several restrictive Joint Resolutions — 118/2012, 546/2012, 107/2012, and 283/2015 — are to be repealed, allowing broader patent protection for pharmaceutical and biotechnology inventions. Accession and the lift of such restrictions would significantly affect filing strategies and international patent portfolio management involving Argentina. 

Other treaties (such as the UPOV 1991 Act) and enhanced protection for geographical indications are also considered in the agreement, along with measures aimed at creating a more robust IP enforcement environment. Including the introduction tougher penalties for infringement, criminalize online piracy, reduce or compensate for patent delays with patent extensions, and ensure cooperation between ISPs, rights holders, and enforcement bodies. 

Dannemann Siemsen Latin America is closely monitoring these developments through its integrated regional practice, supporting clients in adapting filing strategies, managing patent portfolios, and anticipating regulatory change across Latin America. 

Clients should take note of the implementation timeline, particularly the submission of the PCT by April 30, 2026, as this provides a framework for businesses to prepare for the new IP regime and align their patent strategies accordingly. 

For further information on how these changes may affect your patent strategy in Argentina or the region, as well assistance in filing IP rights applications, please feel free to contact us at mail@dannemann.com.br