Intellectual Property

Practice Area

Protecting Innovation & Creative Works

Our Intellectual Property practice helps businesses, creators, and innovators protect, manage, and commercialise their intellectual property assets across Kenya and the East African region. We provide strategic counsel on the full spectrum of IP matters — from registration and portfolio management through to licensing, enforcement, and dispute resolution.

In today's knowledge-driven economy, intellectual property is often a company's most valuable asset. Whether you are a startup building a brand, a technology company protecting proprietary software, a manufacturer safeguarding trade secrets, or a creative professional enforcing copyright, our team has the expertise to develop and implement effective IP strategies tailored to your business.

We work closely with the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI), the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), and regional IP offices to ensure that our clients' intellectual property rights are properly registered, maintained, and enforced. Our litigation team also handles IP disputes before the courts and specialist tribunals.

Key Contacts

Eric N. Kihungu

Managing Partner

Anita Wanjiru

Senior Associate — Litigation

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Our Services

How We Can Help

Trademark Registration & Protection

Filing and prosecuting trademark applications before KIPI, managing trademark portfolios, conducting clearance searches, and advising on brand protection strategies.

Patent Protection

Advising on patentability assessments, drafting and filing patent applications, managing patent portfolios, and advising on technology licensing and freedom-to-operate.

Copyright Registration & Enforcement

Registering copyrights with KECOBO, advising on copyright ownership and licensing, and enforcing rights against infringement including in the digital environment.

IP Licensing & Commercialisation

Structuring and negotiating licensing agreements, technology transfer arrangements, franchise agreements, and IP assignment transactions.

Trade Secrets & Confidentiality

Advising on the protection of trade secrets and confidential information through non-disclosure agreements, employment contracts, and internal policies.

IP Dispute Resolution

Representing clients in trademark opposition proceedings, patent disputes, copyright infringement actions, and domain name disputes before courts and tribunals.

Our Advantage

Why Choose Us for Intellectual Property

Strategic Approach

We develop IP strategies that align with your business objectives, ensuring your intellectual property assets support your commercial growth.

Regional Coverage

Experience with IP registration and enforcement across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and other East African jurisdictions through ARIPO.

Enforcement Capability

Strong litigation capacity to enforce your IP rights against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorised use through courts and administrative bodies.

Commercial Licensing

Expertise in structuring IP licensing, technology transfer, and franchise arrangements that maximise the commercial value of your IP assets.

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