By Linda Tancs
Following are some tips for trademark owners dealing with goods in Argentina:
1. Any of the following symbols can be used to designate a trademark registered in Argentina: ®, MR, or Marca Registrada.
2. Goods manufactured in Argentina must include the words “Industria Argentina” (Made in Argentina) on the packaging.
3. Argentina’s Fair Trade Act provides that packaging or labels include (a) the country where the goods were manufactured, (b) the quality, degree or purity of the goods, and (c) net weight. In the case of imported goods, the information must be included in Spanish, along with the name and address of the importer.
4. Argentina’s Consumer Protection Act establishes liability of trademark owners for damages caused to consumers arising from the sale of defective goods or services.
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