‘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 the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), opposition leaders and human rights groups.2 This is because…
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Can Political Parties in Kenya Register "ANC" and "N.A.S.A" as Trade Marks?
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Read MoreProtection of Well Known Trade and Service Marks in Kenya
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIBHuqeis3U] On this subject of well known marks, this blogger invites readers to listen to audio recordings of the presentations made by KIPI trade mark...
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Editor’s note: For more on the Quail farming craze in Kenya, see here. As many are aware, the system of international registration of trademarks facilitates...
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Having recently taken some interest in the world of motorcycles with close family members being proud owners, this blogger came across the case by Harley...
Read More#TellACABoss Online Debate: Balancing Protection of Public Health and Intellectual Property in Kenya
This blogger has inadvertently stirred a heated debate on social media involving health activists who are actively engaging the government to review Kenya’s Anti-Counterfeit Act....
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