Navigating the Crossroads: The Challenges of Cross-Border Data Flows under Domestic Laws in Africa
The seamless flow of data across borders, a cornerstone of the digital age, faces significant hurdles due to inconsistencies between domestic data protection laws in...
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‘Mambo Ni Matatu’ Trademark Application: An Intellectual Property Perspective
The slogan “Mambo ni matatu” emanated from President William Ruto when he warned sugar cartels harshly.1 The slogan which means three things, was condemned by...
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Kenya’s Blank Tape Levy: A New Era of Compensating Creativity?
Introduction On 11th September 2023, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), a state corporation effected the Blank Tape Levy.1 The collections were set to commence on...
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Africa’s Digital Economy: Cross-Border Data Flows under the African Continental Free Trade Area
Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a game-changer as it seeks to promote integration and economic growth among 54 African states that...
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Key Observations from India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
On August 9th 2023, India enacted its first data protection legislation, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP). This comes after a long-awaited journey with...
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Kenya’s Digital Deserts
In the sprawling landscape of the digital age, where information flows ceaselessly, there exist hidden terrains known as data deserts. These barren pockets lack the...
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A Case for Geographical Indication? An overview of the Tinderet Case
On 26 June 2023, the Registrar of trademarks determined a case that challenged the registration of a trademark and shed light on the registration of...
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Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence: Proving & Disproving Chat GPT Authorship
INTRODUCTION Picture a lecturer, plagued by suspicion and casting a wary gaze upon student essays he suspects were written by Chat GPT. The unsettling question...
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Examining Cross-Border Data Flows Provisions in Africa’s Free Trade Agreements
Introduction Cross-border data flows are the transfer of information or data across national boundaries. Transfer of data across borders may be necessary to achieve diverse...
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