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Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews

Intellectual Property

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Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews

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Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews have a dedicated Intellectual Property department, with a stellar 118-year track record of prosecution and protection of IP for its international and local clients in Kenya and East Africa in general. The firm also undertakes patents work at ARIPO. Leading the prosecution team is Dr. Daniel Wanjau Muriu supported by one of the best dispute resolution team in the country, led by Kiragu Kimani. The firm guarantees clients an all-encompassing service package in prosecution of IP rights as well as enforcement in court and other dispute resolution mechanisms. In addition, the department has perfected the art of handling bulk prosecutions, doing so with exceptional attention to detail and in record time

The firm’s dedicated well-rounded IP team supports its clients in the following areas:

•    trademarks prosecution including oppositions and expungements;

•    patents prosecution and patent revocations;

•    industrial designs prosecution;

•    IP litigation including infringement actions in all courts in Kenya

•    anti-counterfeit actions;

•    IP contracts, assignments and licensing;

•    competition; and

•    franchising.

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Intellectual Property - Kenya

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews has significant experience in the management of IP portfolios, demonstrating expertise in patents, industrial designs and copyright. The team is frequently instructed on prosecution matters, opposition and cancellation proceedings, as well as trade mark registration and renewal. The firm is well equipped to act both locally and regionally through its membership of the Dentons network, acting for clients in industries as diverse as construction, telecoms, pharmaceuticals and banking.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews provided guidance to Merck with regard to the management of its trade mark portfolio in Kenya.

Strengths

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  • They are in touch with commercial issues and have broad knowledge.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • The team is very proactive and dynamic, in addition to being efficient, cost-effective and very pleasant to work with.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • The advice given by Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews indicates a team that is well informed and keeps abreast of changes to regulations and precedent within the industry.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Wanjau
    Daniel Wanjau

    Daniel Wanjau

    Head of the practice group Daniel Wanjau assists a variety of international clients with the management of their portfolios, advising on trade mark and patent prosecution.

    • Mr Wanjau has always helped us resolve any issues. His responses are prompt and his advice is clear.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

    • Daniel Wanjau is well informed, communicates clearly and is accessible for any questions or concerns.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

    • Daniel Wanjau is a top guy. He does a really fantastic job.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
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