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.
A recent report by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) reveals a concerning trend: 60% of all alcohol sold in Kenya is illicit. This includes counterfeit spirits, smuggled products, and unregulated homemade brews, many of which are indistinguishable from genuine brands on retail shelves. While this issue is often viewed primarily through
The Libyan Trade mark Office has issued Circular No. 2 of 2025, dated 1 June 2025, providing important clarification on the procedures governing the renewal and re-registration of trade marks in the country. Key highlights of the circular The Circular draws a clear distinction between the expiration of a trade
While trade marks and patents often take the center stage when we talk about intellectual property (IP), trade secrets offer a quieter form of protection that can be just as powerful. What is a trade secret? A trade secret is any confidential business information that helps your company operate more
Nairobi, Kenya
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Lenana Road, Kilimani,
Nairobi.
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Nairobi, Kenya
Kigali, Rwanda
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Kigali
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Kigali, Rwanda
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