Patricia is an Associate in our Corporate & Commercial and Intellectual Property teams.
She assists in filing and maintaining of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, utility models, plant varieties and copyright in Kenya, Somaliland and Somalia for our local and international clients. She is also experienced in the filing and prosecution procedures in both regional and international registration systems such as the Madrid system, ARIPO and OAPI.
She assists in conducting research on commercial aspects of IP such as IP licensing and transfers, franchising and general advisory on IP rights.
Within the Corporate and Commercial team, she is instrumental in the preparation of legal opinions on business set-up as well as the review of commercial contracts.
Intellectual property (IP) protection in Kenya is anchored in a robust legal framework that distinguishes between claimed rights and registered rights. As businesses navigate the competitive marketplace, the strategic use of trade mark symbols, specifically the ™ (Trade Mark) and ® (Registered) symbols, serves as a critical communication tool for
The Trade Marks Regulations, 2024, have officially come into effect in Sierra Leone, following their publication as Statutory Instrument No. 19 of 2024. These regulations establish a detailed procedural framework for trade mark practice in the country, providing clearer guidance for both national and international filings, enforcement, and administrative procedures
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) amended the Banjul Protocol on Marks, together with its Implementing Regulations, prescribed Forms, and Official Fees. The amendments were announced through a Notice issued by the Director General of ARIPO and will enter into force on 1 March 2026. The amendments will apply
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Kigali, Rwanda
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