News: Trademark registration in Kenya

Registration of trademark in Kenya

Registration of trademark in Kenya is carried out by the specialists of Law&Trust.

The lawyers with experience and detailed knowledge of the jurisdiction of the states will promptly execute all the necessary documents under the applicant's power of attorney and send them to the expert commission of the foreign state for consideration.

In Kenya, it is possible to register trademark according to three systems, and they are the following:

• National one. It grants the right to use trademark exclusively within the country.

• Regional one. Kenya is English-speaking country that has signed the APIRO agreement. Making application according to this procedure will give you the opportunity to obtain trademark not only in Kenya, but also in 17 regions of Africa. The brand will have legal protection and full-fledged legal force in all 18 countries.

• International one. Kenya is also included in the register of states covered by the regulations of the Madrid Agreement. When registering under this procedure, the counterparty registers trademark immediately in 97 countries, including Kenya.

Cost of trademark registration in Kenya

The service can be provided to companies and natural persons, which leads to a large difference in the amount of documentation packages.

Approximate prices are indicated on our website, but exact amounts can be clarified after conversation with the lawyer. The specialist will specify the cost after determining the package of documents and selecting the registration system.

The set of services for registration of trademark in Kenya includes not only the collection of documents, but also their reconciliation for mistakes, translation into English, verification of the TM logo for compliance with the legislation of Kenya (and other countries in case of regional or international procedure).

You can clarify the information about registering trademark in Kenya by mail or by chatting with our lawyer.