Region: Kenya

While it is best practice to make trademark protection a priority when starting a new business, it is an area that is often neglected. Unfortunately, failure to have in place proper safeguards from the start can lead to unpleasant consequences.

02 July 2020

The Intellectual Property Bill 2020 represents a significant step towards the strengthening of IP rights in Kenya. However, the bill contains gaps that threaten the practicality of the legislation.

30 June 2020

In our latest round-up, we look at AT&T considering the sale of Warner Bros Interactive, a sushi trademark dispute, ICANN and Global Cyber Alliance partnering up, and much more.

19 June 2020

In a case involving an application for the registration of the mark THERMOS, the High Court of Kenya has issued a significant decision, which provides clarity and certainty with regard to dealings with the registrar’s office.

07 February 2020

The use of associated trademarks is becoming more prevalent in East Africa, but there are a number of important factors that brand owners need to keep in mind.

02 January 2020

Rights holders in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are reaping the benefits of associated trademarks. However, a lack of relevant case law means that legal provisions concerning non-use and assignment of such marks are leaving many scratching their heads.

09 December 2019

Featured in Physical marketplace counterfeit hotspots

In the latest edition of our regular series on marketplaces around the world that are reportedly notorious for the trade of counterfeit goods, we head to the African nation of Kenya.

03 December 2019

With Africa proving to be a particularly lucrative region for brands seeking licensing opportunities, we examine what rights holders need to know about trademark licences from a swathe of nations across the continent.

01 October 2019

With Africa proving a particularly lucrative region for brands seeking licensing opportunities, we examine what rights holders need to know about trademark licences in three key jurisdictions from across the continent

26 September 2019

A recent decision of the assistant registrar of trademarks within the context of an application for expungement of the mark WOKOZIM shows that, in certain circumstances, a deponent can be asked to appear physically for cross-examination.

13 June 2019