What is the general situation of Argentine design patents?

The current patent law in Argentina is the patent and utility model law. Applicants can obtain patent protection for inventions and utility models according to Law 200 1999. 24,481(Law 24,481) and Decree-Law 260/96 (Decree-Law 260/96). 16478 (Law 16478).

Argentina is a member of many international intellectual property treaties and agreements, and has joined the World Intellectual Property Organization and the World Trade Organization. Argentina is a member of Paris Convention and PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty. Therefore, foreign enterprises and individuals can apply for patents in Argentina through the Paris Convention or PCT.