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Copyright in the lens of Caller Ring Back Tones: An Analysis of Garfield Spencer v Airtel Uganda and 2 others

In today’s digital age, when you call someone instead of the usual ringing tone, you may hear a personalised audio....

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MICKEY MOUSE AND MINNIE MOUSE NO LONGER BELONG TO DISNEY: UNDERSTANDING THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

When the clock hit midnight on New Year’s Eve, January 1st, 2024, the copyright protection on several creative works expired.1...

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Unmasking Evergreening: Navigating the Pharmaceutical Labyrinth

In the intricate landscape of pharmaceuticals, a term known as “evergreening” looms large. Evergreening is when patent owners stretch their...

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‘Mambo Ni Matatu’ Trademark Application: An Intellectual Property Perspective

The slogan “Mambo ni matatu” emanated from President William Ruto when he warned sugar cartels harshly.1 The slogan which means...

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Kenya’s Blank Tape Levy: A New Era of Compensating Creativity?

Introduction On 11th September 2023, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), a state corporation effected the Blank Tape Levy.1 The collections...

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A Case for Geographical Indication? An overview of the Tinderet Case

On 26 June 2023, the Registrar of trademarks determined a case that challenged the registration of a trademark and shed...

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