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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: CAN TRADE SECRETS PROTECT AI?

Different definitions of trade secrets exist in various jurisdictions around the world. However, they share some common elements as enumerated below: It is not generally...

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Digital rights cases to watch out for in 2023

Digital rights cases to watch out for in 2023 2022 was a busy year in corridors of justice. Moreso, in the realm of digital rights....

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Copyright Infringement and Social Media Influencing: The Wakadinali Dilemma

Copyright infringement has once again become an issue of concern in the Kenyan music industry. Recently, Wakadinali, a Kenyan music group, claimed that the copyright...

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IGF Day 0:I&JPN “Framing, Mapping and Addressing Cross-Border Digital Policies in the Africa Union” Report launch

Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network launched their “Framing, Mapping and Addressing Cross-Border Digital Policies in the Africa Union” report on Monday, November 28, 2022 at...

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The Role of Copyright Law in Text and Data Mining Research

Introduction When evaluating the copyright ecosystem within the African continent, a perceived imbalance is identified, where researchers face barriers in accessing materials protected by copyright.1...

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: TRADEMARK ADMINISTRATION AND INFRINGEMENT

The continued use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the world we live in cannot be ignored. In the world of consumers and purchasers of goods...

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Legal reforms Kenya can borrow to regulate microtargeting

In weighing the measures to take when regulating microtargeting, it is imperative to identify the boon and bane of micro-targeting. This enables legislators and online...

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WHY IS MY FACE UP THERE? – WANJIRU VS MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY CASE COMMENTARY

It is often said that a picture is worth 1000 words, and this might be why the use of imagery in advertising is quite popular....

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WIPO APPROVES DIPLOMATIC CONFERENCES ON INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION OF DESIGN, GENETIC RESOURCES & TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE: IMPACT ON KENYA

The journey of a thousand miles, truly, begins with just one step. In this case, the thousandth mile is tantamount to when the World Intellectual...

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