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Overview of Collective Marks and Certification Marks in Kenya

By Perpetua Mwangi Kenya’s economy today has been developed by Small and medium sized companies (SMEs). Such are fast becoming formidable players in their respective...

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The “Right to Be Forgotten”: Extension of Right to Privacy or Internet Censorship?

By Wanjiku Karanja The so called “right to be forgotten” has arisen from claims of individuals who wish to have certain data relating to them...

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We won!

This blogger is pleased to announce (rather belatedly) that the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) Blog has received the Award for...

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Does Kenya’s National Anthem Belong to the Public Domain under Copyright Law?

By Perpetua Mwangi During this year’s World Intellectual Property (IP) Day celebrations, a question arose whether the use of a few lines from Kenya’s National...

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#WorldIPDay 2015: A Recap from Kenya

By Perpetua Mwangi The world dedicates 26th April every year as a day to celebrate intellectual property (IP) in a bid to increase its general...

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#WorldIPDay: What Does Music Mean to You? 'Unbwogable' to 'Mapambano'

By Perpetua Mwangi ‘Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and...

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#WorldIPDay: Some Thoughts on World Intellectual Property Day 2015

As many may already know, every April 26 Kenya joins the rest of the globe to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day as a means of...

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Thin SIM Technology: A Threat to Data Privacy in Kenya?

By Wanjiku Karanja Equity Bank’s plan to launch mobile phone services though “Thin SIM technology” was blocked by the High Court on the 18th of...

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Legality of the “Nanny Camera” in Prevention and Detection of Child Abuse

by Wanjiku Karanja A legitimate concern for working parents is the safety of their child at the hands of their caregiver, while the parents are...

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