Trademarks: Some common aspects between the Spanish and Argentinean trademark systems

We know that Argentine legislation has always sought to catch up with the legislation of the most developed countries. And we also know that Spanish legislation is a model to follow in many aspects. In this brief paper, we will look at some common aspects of the Spanish and Argentinean trademark systems. We will also analyse some important differences between both regulatory systems.

In particular, we will review the concept of “trademark” in each of these systems, as well as the legal environment created around this concept. We will also study the comparative protection of certification marks. Furthermore, we will analyse the influence of the Madrid System on the internationalization of protection. Finally, we will draw some brief conclusions on the subject.

Read the full article in Spanish in Sistema Argentino de Informática Jurídico (SAIJ)