Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property - Kenya
What the Team is Known For
CFL Advocates is an esteemed law firm with a well-regarded IP practice. The team regularly advises on anti-counterfeiting measures, infringement monitoring, opposition filings and IP audits alongside general registration mandates. The department possesses a strong client roster featuring high-profile Kenyan and international companies. Alongside its branch in Rwanda, the firm is well placed to provide regional services to clients with interests beyond Kenya.
Strengths
CFL Advocates are flexible to our needs and deliver real and workable solutions to the issues raised.
Their commercial awareness is very good, they are accurate and on-point and they advise us with business acumen.
The firm has a strong team where everyone is involved and everyone works very well together.
Notable practitioners
Lorna Mbatia acts across a multitude of matters including counterfeit identification, trade mark applications and appeals, as well as regulatory compliance. She particularly stands out for her significant client following of multinational technology companies.
She ensures at all times that queries are clarified timeously and efficiently.
Lorna Mbatia is versatile and well versed in local and international matters.
She has an excellent knowledge of IP law in Kenya. Her work is very accurate and she goes the extra mile to ensure that matters are resolved and finalised.