Intellectual Property Law

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Intellectual Property Law

We help clients protect, manage and enforce their intellectual property rights across Kenya and the wider East African region. We act for creators, innovators, startups, established businesses, and multinationals seeking to safeguard their intangible assets in a rapidly evolving legal and commercial landscape.

We advise on all aspects of IP law, including registration, licensing, commercialisation, enforcement and dispute resolution. Whether you are protecting a brand, negotiating a licensing deal, or facing infringement, our advice is practical, commercially informed, and aligned with your broader business strategy.

Our Services

  • Trade Marks and Brand Protection

    Search, registration, and renewal of trade marks in Kenya and through regional and international systems (ARIPO, WIPO). We also advise on brand enforcement, oppositions, and portfolio management.

  • Copyright and Related Rights

    Advising on the protection of original works (literary, artistic, musical, software) under Kenyan copyright law, including licensing, royalties, and moral rights.

  • Patents and Utility Models

    Advising inventors and companies on patentability, registration through KIPI or ARIPO, and protecting technical innovations. We also assist with licensing, assignments, and patent enforcement.

  • Designs and Industrial Property

    Registration and protection of industrial designs under Kenyan law, including enforcement against infringement and unfair imitation.

  • Technology and Software Licensing

    Drafting and negotiating licensing agreements for software, SaaS, APIs, and other digital products. We also advise on copyright implications for software developers and tech start-ups.

  • IP Commercialisation and Transactions

    Advising on IP aspects of commercial deals, including franchising, assignments, joint ventures, M&A transactions, and IP due diligence.

  • Infringement and Enforcement

    Representing clients in IP infringement cases, passing off, domain name disputes, and counterfeit product enforcement through the courts and the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA).

  • Advisory and IP Strategy

    Helping clients develop effective IP strategies that align with their commercial goals – including audit, valuation, and risk assessment of their IP assets.

Who We Advise

  • Start-ups, innovators and tech companies
  • Creative professionals and content creators
  • FMCG and pharmaceutical brands
  • Educational institutions and publishers
  • Agribusinesses and manufacturers
  • International rights holders with interests in Kenya

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