Yes, a utility model can be converted into an invention during the formality examination period within 90 days from the filing date.
Argentine Industrial Property Institute
English: Instituto Nacional de Propiedad Industrial, Abbreviation: INPI
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2 years
15 years, the initial protection is 5 years, and can be renewed for 2 times after the expiration, with a maximum of 15 years.
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
no
yes
Restoration of priority will not be accepted.
IMPI conducts only formality examination of designs.
10 years
4-6 months