How to Register a Trademark in Kenya

How to Register a Trademark in Kenya

In a crowded marketplace, your brand is more than just a name. It’s the story, the promise, and the trust you build with your customers. Registering a trademark with the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) under the Trade Marks Act, Cap. 506 turns that...
Patent Power in Kenya

Patent Power in Kenya

Patents are powerful tools for protecting innovative ideas and technological breakthroughs. In Kenya, the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is the government agency responsible for administering the registration, grant, and management of patents. Whether...
A Guide to Filing and Maintaining Patents with KIPI

A Guide to Filing and Maintaining Patents with KIPI

Patents remain one of the most effective legal tools for safeguarding innovative ideas and technological advancements. In Kenya, patents are administered by the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI), which oversees the registration, examination, and management of...
Kenya’s Role in ARIPO Agreements & IP Development

Kenya’s Role in ARIPO Agreements & IP Development

In an increasingly connected global economy, regional cooperation in intellectual property (IP) rights has become crucial. Kenya, as a member of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), plays an important part in promoting regional IP harmony...
Kenya’s Industrial Property Act & Regulations

Kenya’s Industrial Property Act & Regulations

The intellectual property laws are not only aimed at rewarding the inventors and creators but are also used to enable a country to come up with a competitive industry through the protection of innovation. In Kenya, inventions, utility models as well as industrial...