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Intellectual Property
In a knowledge-driven economy, intellectual property is often the most valuable asset a business owns. A trademark distinguishes a business in a crowded market. A patent protects a…
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Overview
In a knowledge-driven economy, intellectual property is often the most valuable asset a business owns. A trademark distinguishes a business in a crowded market. A patent protects a technical innovation. Copyright governs creative works. Trade secrets preserve competitive advantage.
Our IP practice provides comprehensive services across Kenya and the wider African region. Through KIPI, ARIPO, and WIPO's Madrid Protocol, we help clients secure protection across multiple African jurisdictions from a single Nairobi instruction. We also work with international firms on cross-border IP matters.
What we do
5 service lines. Select one to see what it covers.
Intellectual PropertyTrademarks (KIPI / ARIPO / Madrid)
Availability searches, NICE classification strategy, KIPI filing and prosecution, ARIPO Banjul Protocol filings (22 member states), Madrid Protocol international registration, office actions, oppositions, renewals, and portfolio management. Our KIPI filings are handled in-house with direct registry interaction.
Intellectual PropertyPatents
Patentability assessments, KIPI filing and prosecution, ARIPO Harare Protocol applications, patent licensing and assignment, and enforcement.
Intellectual PropertyCopyright & Licensing
Copyright ownership, assignment, licensing (exclusive and non-exclusive), music and entertainment contracts, software/SaaS licensing, publishing agreements, and enforcement.
Intellectual PropertyBrand Protection
Anti-counterfeiting enforcement via the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, customs recordation, domain name disputes, cease and desist, marketplace takedowns, and comprehensive brand protection strategies.
Intellectual PropertyIP Disputes
Trademark infringement and passing-off, patent infringement, copyright infringement, injunctive relief, damages and account of profits, and proceedings before the Industrial Property Tribunal.
Most matters cross two or three of these.
Describe the situation in your own words. We will tell you what it actually involves, which services it touches, and what it will cost, before you commit to anything.
Why clients instruct us for intellectual property
Four commitments specific to this practice.
One Nairobi instruction, many jurisdictions
Through KIPI, ARIPO and the Madrid Protocol we secure protection across Kenya and multiple African markets.
Registered Patent Agents
Patent agency is a distinct mandate that most Kenyan firms cannot offer in house.
Fixed-fee filing, with volume terms
Single-class trademark filings carry a published fee, with a discount for three or more simultaneous filings.
We protect and we enforce
Portfolio building and infringement action sit in one team, so enforcement strategy shapes how rights are registered.
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