Copyright Registration and Enforcement in Kenya 🇰🇪
In Kenya, copyright law is pivotal in safeguarding the rights of creators and encouraging innovation across diverse fields, including literature, music, and the arts. While copyright protection is automatically granted upon the creation of an original work, registering it with the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) and enforcing these rights presents several challenges. This article explores […]
Patent Law in Kenya 🇰🇪
Kenya has steadily developed its intellectual property (IP) framework, with patent law playing a pivotal role in fostering innovation and economic growth. As the country embraces digital transformation and seeks to establish itself as a regional tech hub, the importance of patent protection has become increasingly apparent. This article explores the current state of patent […]
REGISTRATION OF TRADEMARKS IN KENYA
Registered trademarks are increasingly becoming popular in Kenya as an effective tool to differentiate and protect brands. The operative law is the Trade Marks Act, Chapter 506 Laws of Kenya (“the Act”). The first registration period is ten (10) years which can be indefinitely renewed for further periods of ten (10) years after the expiry […]
ARIPO PUBLISHES DIRECTORY OF AFRICAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY EXPERTS
The Africa Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has published the latest directory of Masters in Intellectual Property (MIP) graduates. This comprehensive publication, which is invaluable in finding intellectual property experts in various fields and countries across Africa, can be accessed here: https://buff.ly/3ddpsvG
CLIENT ALERT: COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) PANDEMIC BUSINESS CONTINUITY STATEMENT – JUNE 2020 UPDATE
June 10, 2020 CLIENT ALERT: COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) PANDEMIC BUSINESS CONTINUITY STATEMENT – JUNE 2020 UPDATE Following the global coronavirus pandemic, our service delivery has been severely affected. As we continue to observe the World Health Organization and Government of Kenya directives on personal safety, we update our clients as follows: Office Functions and Meetings: Our offices shall […]