“This is the 12th year we have compiled a list of the 50 most influential people in IP worldwide. Over that time, ideas about influence have changed. It’s no longer the case that IP law and policy is determined by self-important officials sitting in the centres of power, and academics preaching to small audiences. Today, everyone from business leaders to consumers has views on IP use and limits; many people make those views heard loudly; and some of them lead to actual change in laws and commercial strategies.” – Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), July 21st 2014.

This blogger is pleased to learn that the international magazine, Managing Intellectual Property has listed the IP Kenya blog, authored by yours truly, among the Top 50 Most Influential People in Intellectual Property Worldwide. This blogger is extremely proud and honoured to be recognised for his contribution to the ever-changing IP landscape in Kenya and throughout Africa. As the only African in this year’s #MIP50 list, the IP Kenya blog is delighted to be identified among some of the giants on the IP social media scene such as: @patentlyo, @jamie_love, @copyrightgirl, @Ipkat, @ipwatchdog, @DrRimmer and @FOSSpatents.
Here is what MIP had to say about the IP Kenya blog in 2014 Top 50 list:-

“It often seems hard to find out what’s going on in IP in Africa. Thank heavens, then, for IP Kenya (coordinated by Victor Nzomo). Despite a dearth of case and deal information, the twitter account brings interesting updates on a daily basis, with blog posts every few days, covering topics as diverse as copyright policy, traditional knowledge and famous trade marks as well as linking to articles on interesting disputes. As IP becomes more visible throughout the continent, sites such as this will become more important.”

This fantastic endorsement by MIP is yet another reason for this blogger to keep blogging, sharing and interacting virtually on IP related matters for years to come!
Thank you to IP Kenya readers, commenters, subscribers, followers and supporters.