IP

Intellectual Property (IP) is described as the creation of the mind. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) bestow upon the inventor/creator or their assignee a solitary right to completely employ their invention/creation for a specified duration. It is widely acknowledged that IP assumes a pivotal function in contemporary economics.

The significance of intellectual labor in innovation has been firmly established, as it constitutes a crucial factor in ensuring that public benefit is derived from such endeavors. The realm of research and development (R&D) has witnessed a substantial surge in costs, accompanied by a corresponding increase in the required investments for commercializing a novel technology.

Although all doctrines of IP are intangible, IP has acquired the same attributes as tangible property. Most forms of IP can be registered, sold, leased, transferred, licensed and used as security. Further to the foregoing, Kenyan law requires that all forms of IP regardless of their place of registration to be recorded with the Government.

In IP registration, we aid in: Conducting searches to ascertain the credibility of the applications; drafting specifications, lodge applications; give clarity on any issues that arise from the applications; advise and defend clients on issues relating to registration or protection of IPR; and commercialization of IP. Further, we advise and litigate on trade secrets and traditional Knowledge. The Firm also advises on Collective Management Organizations in Copyright and undertakes Recordation of IP.