Technology Transfer and Third World Development
Guest article by Jerry Omulo, omulojerry@yahoo.com Technology transfer is crucial, critical and necessary for 3rd world development, without which it would be difficult to transfer...
Read MoreThe Role of Intellectual Property in Third Word Universities
Guest article by Jerry Omulo, omulojerry@yahoo.com Intellectual Property (IP) commercialisation is undoubtedly the next economic driver globally. IP management is therefore important to all source...
Read MoreUganda Performing Rights Society vs MTN: Importance of Evidence in Copyright Litigation
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8g9sjYnSwU] This blogger has recently had occasion to revisit the judgment in the case of Uganda Performing Rights Society v. MTN (U) Ltd, Civil...
Read MoreCreative Commons Kenya “School of Open” Launch
CIPIT, as the Public Lead for Creative Commons Kenya, is pleased to invite you all to the Creative Commons “School of Open” Launch set to...
Read MoreKonza or Bust: Intellectual Property and Africa's Silicon Savannah
A few weeks ago, the President Mwai Kibaki launched a KES 900 Billion ($14.5bn) project to build a new technology city: Konza, intended to be...
Read MoreJudge Erred on Intellectual Property in Faulu Kenya vs Safaricom M-Shwari Case
This blogger, in an earlier post, had expressed optimism and hope in Mr. Justice JB Havelock’s ability to preside over this high-stakes intellectual property (IP)...
Read MorePicture of the Week: Intellectual Property Rights in Kenya
CIPIT Director (@iruten) was driving along Argwings Kodhek Road in Nairobi and saw this very interesting sign near YaYa Centre. Look at it closer: The...
Read MoreParadoxes of Equality and Inequality: Multiple Exclusions in Intellectual Property Law and Practice
…To debunk the fallacies of equality does not depend as much on might or brute force as on subtle, seemingly miniscule but powerful actions taken...
Read MoreOpen Letter to PIIPA on Puzzling Pro-Bono Assistance Request
Dear PIIPA, We refer to your recent request for pro-bono assistance referenced as “Case 168 – Trademark Infringement in Kenya – Off-grid lighting product”. This...
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