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.
The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has announced amendments to the patent examination process under Decree No. 26 of 2025, published in the Official Gazette No. 132 dated 17 June 2025. Effective 18 June 2025, the following changes apply: Implications for applicantsThese changes emphasize the importance of early budgeting and
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has taken a significant step toward strengthening its intellectual property (IP) regime by acceding to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. This follows the deposit of its instrument of accession with the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
SAFEGUARDING YOUR BRAND’S VALIDITY AND ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS In Kenya’s business landscape, trade marks are invaluable assets symbolizing brand reputation, consumer trust, and market differentiation. Many businesses engage in licensing agreements to expand their reach, franchise operations, or collaborate with third-party manufacturers. However, a common oversight with serious legal consequences is
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