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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THE TRIPS WAIVER PART 1: THE ORIGINAL PROPOSAL
In this series of articles, CIPIT examines the TRIPS1 Waiver and access to health. The series will discuss the content of the waiver as originally...
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A LOOK INTO AI AND PATENT INVENTORSHIP AND OWNERSHIP
Introduction In the near future, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is perceived to become an essential part of our daily lives.1 AI technologies present opportunities for development...
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Revisiting Intellectual Property and Political Campaigns in Kenya: Of Copyrights and Patents
Campaigns are generally high-pressure, fast-paced situations where politicians have to think on their feet as they try to present themselves as relatable and in touch....
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TOWARDS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VISUAL ARTS’ COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION IN KENYA
Introduction Visual arts, as the name suggests, are works of copyright that appeal to the visuals. In contradistinction to performing arts, they are complete whether...
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The Mou Between Netflix And The Kenyan Government And Why It Is Important
Background In May 2022, the Kenyan Government through the Ministry of ICT, Innovation, and Youth Affairs signed a two-year MoU with Netflix in a bid...
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USE OF BLOCKCHAIN IN MANAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Introduction The last two decades have seen a tremendous surge in the development and uptake of digital goods for instance securities, currency, media, and games.1...
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DEVELOPMENTS IN KENYA’S COPYRIGHT LAW: THE COPYRIGHT (AMENDMENT) ACT OF 2022
You have probably made a phone call once or twice in your lifetime, and when you did there was a ring back tone that played...
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SYNCHRONIZATION LICENSING AND THE ROLE OF COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS
“Ayee rhumba imetamba, Sauti Sol in a di area kumechacha …”, is part of the lyrics to Sauti Sol’s song ‘Extravaganza’, which recently stirred up...
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CELEBRATING WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY – IP AND YOUTH INNOVATING FOR A BETTER FUTURE
It’s World Intellectual Property Day! According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), World IP Day is a yearly celebration that offers a unique opportunity...
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