Quick Thoughts on Protection of Content and Brands Online
by Elizabeth Moturi Web 2.0 has enabled us to be more than just consumers of content but creators of content on the internet. This is...
Read MoreMusical Entrepreneurship and Copyright in Kenya
In case you missed it, the former Registrar of Copyrights, Dr. Marisella Ouma recently penned a newspaper piece titled: “Musicians are now earning better returns”...
Read MoreRecap of IPCheckin October 2015: Section 40D of the Trade Marks Act
“IP Check-In” (Follow @IPCheckin on twitter) is a vibrant group of Intellectual Property (IP) enthusiasts in Kenya who meet at Strathmore University Law School on...
Read MoreCaller Ringback Tones and Performance Royalties: Revisiting the Case of Irene Mutisya & Anor v. MCSK & Anor
In an earlier post, this blogger discussed the recent case of Nairobi High Court Civil Case No. 262 of 2015 Irene Mutisya & Anor v....
Read MoreInfringement Not Intended: Building Respect for Intellectual Property in Kenya
In case you missed it, this blogger’s colleague, Isaac Rutenberg recently penned a newspaper piece titled: “Let’s respect the copyright of our artistes to build...
Read MoreQuick Thoughts on Legal Protection for Image Rights of Professional Sportspersons in Kenya
This month, Julius Yego aka the YouTube Athlete appeared to be the latest professional sportsperson to be a victim of the unauthorised commercial exploitation of...
Read MoreIntellectual Property and Fashion: A Kenyan Perspective
by Perpetua Mwangi The annual Kenya fashion awards, various fashion shows currently airing on local stations, fashion segments in local dailies, the myriad fashion events...
Read MoreReport on State of Blogging and Social Media in Kenya – Luncheon with US Ambassador
Last month, Kenya’s top bloggers (including yours truly) were invited by the US Embassy in Kenya for an official meeting dubbed “Luncheon with Bloggers” at...
Read MoreRecap of Prof. J. de Beer Lecture – A 20 Year Saga: The Role of the Judiciary in Shaping Canadian Copyright Law in the Internet Age
Last month, Strathmore University hosted Prof. Jeremy de Beer from University of Ottawa who found time to deliver a public lecture. His lecture traced the...
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