Introducing our Lions' Den Blog Series: Intellectual Property Lessons for Startups
This month, Kenya’s version of the successful business reality television (TV) shows Shark Tank and Dragons’ Den will premiere on national TV. Lions’ Den will feature a...
Read MoreWIPO Negotiations on Framework for Protection of Traditional Knowledge Resumes
In September 2016, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC) held its 31st...
Read More#CopyrightKE: KECOBO-CIPIT Forum on Copyright for Bloggers in Kenya
On Thursday 29th September, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) and CIPIT were hosted by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) at the Nailab to speak...
Read MoreIs Lack of Transparency and Accountability to Blame for Poor Performance by African CMOs?
African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has recently published the findings of a survey on collective management organisations (CMOs) conducted among its member states. A...
Read MoreCopyright and Image Rights: Case of Wangechi vs Tecno
Before I even begin on what I'm about to say. Watch the below video #TECHNOCOMECLEAN pic.twitter.com/bx9Vr6mDSK — WANGECHI (@wangechikenya) August 31, 2016 Wangechi, an upcoming...
Read MoreHigh Court Rules Use of One's Images Without Consent Violates Right to Privacy
In a recent judgment in the case of T O. S v Maseno University & 3 others [2016] eKLR, the High Court ruled that the...
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Ethiopia: Internet Shutdown Amidst Recent Protests?
Image Credit: www.shutterstock.com Nearly 100 deaths and thousands of arrests have been reported in Ethiopia over the last days, as part of protests against the...
Read MoreThe Dawn of Intellectual Property Financing in Kenya
The use of intellectual property as collateral is a phenomenon that has risen to recognition by banks and other lending institutions in developed countries, over...
Read MoreOpen AIR East Africa Inaugural Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Anthony Kakooza “Dealing with Trans-Border Quasi-Intellectual Property"
In October 2010, Yoweri Museveni, the President of Uganda recorded a rap song titled: “Do You Want Another Rap?” as part of his re-election campaign...
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