Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Kenya
Band 1
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Provided by Kaplan & Stratton
Our specialist intellectual property and technology lawyers work closely with clients to develop, protect, promote and enforce their intellectual property rights. We advise on all aspects of the exploitation and use of intellectual property rights and the acquisition and use of information technology products and services. We work for companies in a variety of industries and our specialist intellectual property expertise ensures that we are able to provide cost effective advice that is commercially sound and practical. Our lawyers are also experienced in both contentious and non-contentious enforcement of intellectual property rights relating to expungement, infringement and opposition proceedings in respect of patents, plant breeders rights, unregistered and registered designs, copyright and database rights, image rights, domain names, trade marks and the law of passing off.
We offer particular expertise in relation to acquisition of rights, transactions involving licensing and the transfer of technology, technology joint ventures, research and development and franchising agreements.
Our practice and expertise also extends to advising on intellectual property questions arising in connection with mergers and acquisitions and establishment of new businesses. We also advise on regulatory and liability questions on and arising from the introduction and use of transgenic materials in the local market.
Chambers Review
The IP team at Kaplan & Stratton is distinguished for its profound expertise in trade marks and industrial designs. The team is particularly well placed to assist clients in the pharmaceutical, consumer goods and electronics industries, with several prominent international brands among its portfolio of clients. The department regularly advises on the protection and management of IP portfolios, including both registration and enforcement. The group frequently receives instructions on complex patent protection matters, as well as trade mark opposition and counterfeiting issues.
Work Highlights
- Kaplan & Stratton represented Bata Kenya in proceedings against a claim of ownership of its registered trade mark SHUPAVU.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kaplan & Stratton is very responsive."
"The team at Kaplan & Stratton communicates well and does a good job of bringing out the matter's technical points in a manner that we can understand."
"Kaplan & Stratton is very responsive."
"The team at Kaplan & Stratton communicates well and does a good job of bringing out the matter's technical points in a manner that we can understand."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Ikimire is sought by clients for his advice on patent, design and trade mark applications, as well as providing advice on instances of infringement and representation in appeals. His distinguished portfolio of clients features significant brands in the telecommunications, healthcare and consumer good sectors.
Peter Hime is a renowned figure in the Kenyan IP market, with a wealth of experience covering issues such as opposition and expungement filings, as well as infringement and registration. Among his most distinguished clients are multinational pharmaceutical and consumer goods brands.
"Peter Hime is incredibly knowledgeable and we know that we can rely on him at any moment."