Patricia is a Managing 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.
The Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA), Zambia’s government agency responsible for the registration and administration of intellectual property rights, has announced an important change to the issuance of Intellectual Property registration certificates. With effect from 19th August 2026, PACRA will no longer issue or print physical certificates for registered
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced adjustments to the individual fees payable under the Madrid Protocol for certain contracting parties including Kenya, The African Intellectual Property Organization (Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle, OAPI) and Zambia. These changes, made in accordance with the Regulations under the Madrid Protocol,
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
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