Intellectual Property | Global

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 other African law firms. Its lawyers possess top-drawer expertise in IP litigation, including opposition proceedings.

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.

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (Kieti Law LLP)'s IP team acts for clients on a range of matters, including trade mark and patent registrations. Its lawyers are well equipped to handle contentious mandates such as oppositions and other matters arising from the infringement of IP rights. The firm demonstrates a considerable strength in cross-border mandates and has a wide international client roster.

The Kenyan intellectual property team at ENS assists clients with prosecution and registration as well as general IP advisory work. The team also exhibits notable capabilities in handling contentious cases pertaining to alleged infringement and anti-counterfeiting initiatives. The team advises clients operating in a variety of sectors, including telecoms and financial services.

MMC ASAFO assists clients with a variety of non-contentious matters in the IP field, such as trade mark registrations and renewals. It is also highly experienced representing clients in opposition proceedings, and acts for a varied client list featuring well-known names from sectors as diverse as financial services and food and beverages.