Intellectual Property & ICT

Trademarks, Patents & Copyright

We provide comprehensive legal services in the registration, enforcement, and protection of intellectual property rights in Kenya. This includes trademarks, patents, copyrights, and industrial designs.

Our services cover the filing and prosecution of applications before the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI), oppositions, renewals, and licensing agreements. We also assist clients in addressing infringement issues and enforcing their rights through both civil litigation and administrative procedures.

Kenyan IP law is governed primarily by the Industrial Property Act (for patents and industrial designs), the Copyright Act (for creative works), and the Trademarks Act. Our firm ensures full compliance with these legal frameworks, helping clients protect their innovations, brands, and creative expressions.

We also provide IP due diligence, portfolio management, and advisory services for both local businesses and international clients entering the Kenyan market.

Technology & Telecommunications Law

We advise clients in the fast-evolving sectors of technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT). Our services cover licensing, regulatory compliance, data protection, cybersecurity, and e-commerce law.

Kenya’s ICT sector is regulated by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) under the Kenya Information and Communications Act. We assist telecom operators, ISPs, software developers, and tech startups in obtaining the necessary licenses and complying with the law.

Our firm also offers legal guidance on data privacy and protection under the Data Protection Act, ensuring that businesses collect, process, and store personal data in a lawful and secure manner.

We handle disputes involving technology contracts, intellectual property in the digital space, online defamation, and breaches of cybersecurity standards. We are committed to supporting innovation while ensuring full legal compliance in Kenya’s digital economy.

To register a trademark, an application must be submitted to the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI). The process involves examination, publication for opposition, and issuance of a registration certificate if no objections are raised.
Patents are protected for 20 years from the date of filing, provided annual renewal fees are paid. Failure to renew can lead to lapse of protection.
Yes. According to the Kenyan Copyright Act, protection is automatic once the original work is fixed in a tangible form. Registration is optional but beneficial for enforcement.
The Data Protection Act, 2019 is the primary legislation. It defines the rights of individuals regarding their personal data and sets out obligations for data controllers and processors.
Yes. Foreign companies offering telecommunications or broadcasting services in Kenya are required to obtain licenses from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK).

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