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 law firms on the African continent and around the globe. Its lawyers possess top-drawer expertise in IP litigation, including opposition proceedings and patent prosecutions.

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.

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.

Fielding a skilled team of intellectual property lawyers, Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews has significant experience in the management of IP portfolios, demonstrating expertise in patents, industrial design 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 as part of its membership of the Dentons network, acting for clients in industries as diverse as construction, food, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and banking.