Intellectual Property

Protection and enforcement of trade marks, patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights in Kenya and beyond.

Overview

Practice Overview

Our Intellectual Property practice helps businesses and creators protect, leverage, and enforce their most valuable intangible assets. From trade mark registration to copyright enforcement and technology licensing, we provide strategic IP counsel that drives competitive advantage and supports innovation.

Key Services

  • Trade mark registration and renewals (KIPI)
  • Patent applications and prosecution
  • Copyright registration and licensing
  • Industrial design protection
  • IP due diligence in transactions
  • IP licensing and commercialisation
  • Domain name disputes (ICANN/WIPO)
  • Anti-counterfeiting and enforcement

Our Process

How We Handle Your Matter

01

IP Audit

Identifying and cataloguing the client's intellectual property assets.

02

Protection Strategy

Developing a tailored IP protection strategy across relevant jurisdictions.

03

Registration

Filing and prosecuting applications at KIPI and international IP offices.

04

Monitoring & Enforcement

Ongoing monitoring and enforcement against infringement or unauthorised use.

Legal expertise

Why Choose Us

Why Trust Us for Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property practice is led by attorneys who have dedicated their careers to developing expertise in this field. We understand the nuances of Kenyan and East African law as it applies to this practice area, and we bring that knowledge to every client engagement.

We take a personalised, strategic approach to every matter — investing time to understand your specific circumstances and objectives before advising. Our aim is not merely to provide legal information, but to deliver clear, actionable advice that drives results.

Our track record speaks for itself: clients trust us with their most significant and complex intellectual property matters because we consistently deliver quality outcomes with professionalism and efficiency.

Professional consultation

Get Legal Advice

Need Strategic Legal Advice?

Whether you are navigating a complex transaction, resolving a dispute, or planning for the future — our attorneys are ready to provide the precise, strategic counsel your matter demands.