Additional Services in Kenya
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Trademark Registration
Register your trademark to establish and secure your business identity.
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Renew your trademark to maintain uninterrupted protection for your brand.
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Attorneys
Applications are handled by experienced local Trademark Attorneys to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
Communications
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Tracking
You can use our admin panel to track and review the current status of any service you have requested.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of using a trademark in Kenya before filing for registration?
Using a trademark before filing can:
- show that the trademark has gained distinctiveness
- assist in countering objections to an application due to lack of distinctiveness
- In Kenya, the "first to use" rule applies, meaning the first person to use a trademark gains rights to it, even if others register it …
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Kenya?
- Marks that violate moral standards or public order
- Marks lacking distinctiveness
- Generic terms
- Marks primarily used as last names
- Names, symbols, or flags of countries, regions, nations, or international organizations
- Marks that mainly serve as geographic location names
Is the "Nice Classification" system used in Kenya?
Kenya adopts the Nice Classification System.
Is it permissible to use my trademark in Kenya even if it hasn't been registered yet?
You can legally use a trademark that hasn't been registered for any products or services.
Can someone challenge a trademark application in Kenya?
Opposition to a trademark application can be based on the following reasons:
- Ownership rights
- Copyright infringement
- The mark is too descriptive
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark is generic
- Personal name rights
- Registered design rights
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive
- Rights under Article 6bis of the Paris Convention …
What kinds of trademarks can be registered in Kenya?
- Words
- Logos
- Names
- Slogans
- Specific 3D shapes
- Packaging/Appearance
- Certification marks
- Group marks
- Service marks
What is the website for the national trademark office in Kenya?
The national office does not have an online presence.
Is Kenya part of the Madrid System?
Kenya is a member of both the Madrid Protocol and the Madrid Agreement, allowing international applications to include this jurisdiction.
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