Category: Intellectual Property
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How to Copyright Software in Kenya: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Meshack Masibo Software is a valuable intellectual property asset, and protecting it under copyright law is crucial to prevent unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution. In Kenya, software is recognized as a literary work under the Copyright Act, granting developers exclusive rights over their creations. Understanding Software Copyright in Kenya…
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How to protect your Brand through a Trademark
In today’s world, a brand is the most important thing about a business because today’s consumer usually has many options and only buys from select brands. This is why any serious business person must protect their brand by all means necessary. One of the easiest ways to secure your brand…
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How to register an Industrial Design in Kenya
An industrial design is an intellectual property right that safeguards the distinctive appearance of a product, covering its shape, arrangement, decorative elements, or any unique patterns that make it stand out. It is important to note that an industrial design does not protect the method of construction or the function…
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How to do a Patent Application in Kenya
By Meshack Masibo & Joy Kawira Getting a Patent registered is one of the most important things any inventor can do to secure ownership of their invention. A well-crafted and detailed patent application is the blueprint that underpins the success or failure of a patent application. Understanding the various parts…
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How to protect your Designs in Kenya
By Meshack Masibo and Joy Kawira It is all about the curves, isn’t it? Why do people prefer a Subaru Outback to a Probox? They are both cars anyway, right? Well, I know you will agree with me that it’s mostly about their outward appearance and design. And car manufacturers know that and that’s why an expensive sports car will have…
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What is a Trade Secret?
Would Coca-Cola still be Coca-Cola if Pepsi knew about all its secret ingredients? Would KFC still be KFC if every fast food restaurant could cook chicken like they do? Whatever your answers to these questions are, you will agree that one of the main reasons for the success of these…
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When Employees Create: Technovations in Kenya
Imagine that you are a dedicated employee who always goes above and beyond. You strive to innovate in your workplace, constantly offer solutions to your company and redefine how you serve your customers. One day, you create a technological solution – a system or software – that revolutionizes how your…
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The Provisional Patent: What Smart Innovators Do
Picture this: You have created a new and groundbreaking innovation that could revolutionize the world as we know it or, at the very least, your bank account. Your product is still in the development stage, but you’re determined to safeguard it from copycats who could beat you to market. You…
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