Balancing Broadcasters’ Copyright and Public Interests – Assessing Kenya’s Position on the Draft WIPO Broadcasting Organization Treaty
Introduction For over two decades, the Draft WIPO Broadcasting Treaty has been under development,1 aiming to give broadcasters updated signal-based protection2 against illegal digital reproduction and online redistribution.3 As these negotiations evolve, understanding the position of individual nations becomes crucial.…
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Intellectual Property in Kenya: Social Media Pros and Cons
Last semester I spoke to the 3rd Year Strathmore Law Class on the topic of Social Media. Being an intellectual property (IP) law class, I...
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In 2016, Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) with support from TradeMark East Africa commissioned a study on intellectual property (IP) rights with a specific focus...
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Editor’s Note: For a recap of Day 1, please see here. The final day of the #JKUATLawIP conference was kicked off by Shirley Genga, a...
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Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Karen lies Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) School of Law on the outskirts of Nairobi. On...
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In a recent article by Dr Isaac Rutenberg and yours truly published in the Journal of Culture, Arts and Performance (JAHAZI) here we look at...
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