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East Africa remains an investment destination of choice for investors seeking to expand their operations into Africa.

The entry of multiple brands into the region has made the ability to register and protect the rights that investors and clients obtain in their products, services and brands an essential success component in the business environment.

Working as one team coordinated across three jurisdictional offices, our unparalleled dedicated East Africa Intellectual Property (IP) Practice handles:

  • IP litigation focussing on trade marks, patents, designs and copyright infringements;
  • multi-jurisdictional anti-counterfeits actions/ raids;
  • trade mark oppositions and expungement matters in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda;
  • designs and patent revocations;
  • brand migration advice;
  • IP due diligence;
  • franchising; and
  • competition and IP opinions.

We act for clients both locally and internationally under the Madrid and ARIPO systems of registration, and help our clients with national protection in other countries worldwide through a network of associate agent law firms.

Our clients include leading multinationals from around the world within the financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, and technology, media and telecommunications sectors.

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Intellectual Property - Kenya

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What the Team is Known For

Bowmans houses a market-leading intellectual property group with an enviable roster of global clients, including e-commerce companies, banks and consumer goods corporations. The firm is highly adept in the handling of regional mandates, notably advising on trade mark registration and infringements, counterfeiting and general portfolio management. The team is also recognised for its excellent IP coverage in East Africa, maintaining a number of strong relationships with law firms on the African continent and around the globe. Its lawyers possess top-drawer expertise in IP litigation, including opposition proceedings.

Work Highlights

  • Bowmans acted for Enphase Energy on a cross-border patent application.

Strengths

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Bowmans are excellent at understanding our needs and then developing understandable and clear recommendations and options for moving forward.

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All members of the team are well versed in IP and the relevant procedures in Kenya and offer an exceptional service.

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The team offers clear advice and practical wisdom when dealing with matters, with a fantastic turnaround time.

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The team's responsiveness, attention to detail, business acumen and client care set the department apart.

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Notable Practitioners

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John Syekei
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John Syekei
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John Syekei is one of the field's pre-eminent practitioners, offering clients the full gamut of contentious and advisory IP counsel. He is well versed in acting on infringement and enforcement disputes, as well as anti-counterfeiting mandates.

John Syekei effectively integrates legal advice with a practical understanding of our business environment. He provides insights that are legally sound and aligned with our commercial goals.

He has an impressive level of expertise and is a pleasure to work with.

John's attention to his clients and service is on point.

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David Opijah
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David Opijah
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Head of the trade marks practice David Opijah stands out for his impressive client roster, which includes a range of well-known consumer products brands, pharmaceutical companies and financial institutions. He has significant experience in multi-jurisdictional matters.

He is a very smart lawyer who is strong in court. He is a very good manager and leader.

David Opijah is a knowledgeable trade mark attorney who offers sound advice at an efficient pace.

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