Whether a utility model application in Argentina can be type-converted

Restoration of priority will not be accepted.

via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.

Yes, during the formality examination period within 90 days from the filing date, the type of invention can be converted into a utility model at the request of the applicant by paying the corresponding fee.

INPI conducts formal and substantive examinations of invention patent applications. There are three ways to submit an application to INPI: online application, mailing and submitting a written application to INPI in person. No matter which way the application is filed, the application date of the patent is the time when the patent applicant sends the complete patent application text to INPI. The patent application is published within 18 months from the priority date, and a fee can be paid to file an early publication request; from the date of publication, anyone can submit opinions within the 60-day objection period, if there is no objection, the latest from the application date Enter the stage of substantive examination within 18 months. The average number of examination opinions for each patent application is 3. Patents are granted if the requirements of novelty, practicality and inventiveness are met.

4-5 years

IMPI conducts only formality examination of designs.

15 years, the initial protection is 5 years, and can be renewed for 2 times after the expiration, with a maximum of 15 years.

yes. If several designs belong to the same class in the Locarno Classification, a maximum of 20 designs may be included.