Recap In our last trademark series, we took you through the modalities of regional trademark registration in Africa, covering various registration regimes such as the ARIPO and the OAPI. In…
In a world where most of life happens online, from banking and business meetings to shopping and socializing, one thing has become clear: privacy protection is only as strong as…
Recap Last week, we provided a simplified trademark registration process in Kenya. We discussed a step-by-step registration process from preliminary trademark search, filing, and examination of the application to registration…
Introduction In Kenya, businesses increasingly rely on digital marketing to reach consumers, build brands, and drive sales. From WhatsApp campaigns to targeted social media ads on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok,…
Recap and introduction In our previous episode, we introduced trademarks covering, among others, the legal framework and the importance of registration of trademarks. Read last week’s episode here. This week,…
A trademark is a sign that distinguishes the goods and services of one enterprise, or a group of enterprises, from those of other entities. The sign may consist of words,…
Recap and introduction Last week, we extensively discussed takedown notices: appreciating the circumstances under which they may be granted, their validity, as well as counter notice. To find out more,…
Recap Last week, we discussed the obligations of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) under the Copyright Act. We also looked at the protection granted to them by the Act. Read…
Introduction and recap Last week, we delved into the concept of Creative Commons license: licenses granting everyone authority to use the copyrighted works, provided the copyright owner is acknowledged. You…
Since the enactment of the Data Protection Act (DPA) in 2019, Kenya has made significant progress in aligning with global standards on privacy and data governance. Large institutions and multinationals…
