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Radio Africa Limited V Standard Group PLC & Another (Commercial Case E253 Of 2019) [2026] KEHC 2127 (KLR) (Commercial And Tax) (20 February 2026)

A Kenyan court addressed the quantum of damages in a copyright infringement case involving exclusive English Premier League broadcasting rights, where the plaintiff sought USD 1.7 million...

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Commercialisation Of Intellectual Property In Kenya

On 15 April 2025, the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) held a meeting to discuss IP protection, commercialisation strategies and innovation excellence.

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Adams & Adams

Ministry Issues Pivotal Report On Protection And Enforcement Of IP

The Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry has issued the Second International Symposium on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement (ISIPPE-2) report which aims to reinforce Kenya's...

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Adams & Adams

Tackling Kenya's 'Rampant' Film Piracy Problem

In Kenya, the film industry plays a key role in the social and economic development of the country as it offers a venue for idea sharing and conversation, which fosters public engagement.

Kenya Media & IT

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Inventa

Plans To Collaborate With Ecommerce Platforms To Fight Online Counterfeiting

Kenya Media & IT

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Adams & Adams

New Executive Director And Chief Executive Officer Appointed At The Kenyan Anti-Counterfeit Authority

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Adams & Adams

Mandatory Recordal Of IP Rights For Imported Goods

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Adams & Adams

Commencement Of Recordation Of Intellectual Property Rights

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Smit & Van Wyk

Copyright Amendment Act

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Adams & Adams

Compulsory Registration Of IP Rights In Kenya

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Adams & Adams

Recordal Of Intellectual Property Rights For Anti-counterfeit Purposes To Be Implemented Soon

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ENS

Roll Out Of The Anti-Counterfeit Authority Integrated Management System (AIMS)

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Adams & Adams

The Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2021

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Adams & Adams

Trademark And Other Intellectual Property Rights Protection Kenya

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Sidebrief Inc.

Mandatory Requirement For Certificate Of Origins On All Imports Into Kenya: Legal And Fiscal Impact

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

10 Must-Know Legal Considerations For Doing Business In Kenya

Kenya Commercial

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

Withholding VAT Is Independent Of The Suppliers' VAT Registration Status

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ENS

Virtual Assets Regulation In East & West Africa: A Regional Comparative Analysis

Kenya Technology

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

Commissioner Of Domestic Taxes vs ICEA Lion General Insurance Co Ltd (Income Tax Appeal E105 Of 2023)

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SNG Grant Thornton

KECOBO Launches Digital Copyright Registration Platform

In Kenya, copyright protection vests automatically upon the creation of a work. The registration of works is therefore not a requirement, however, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO)...

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Adams & Adams

New Implications Regarding IP Rights On Imported Goods In Kenya

These IP Rights include: copyright, plant breeders rights, trade marks and all rights under the Industrial Property Act.

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ENS

Adherence To Copyright Obligations By Licensed Service Providers

Recently, the Communications Authority of Kenya ("Authority") and the Kenya Copyright Board ("KECOBO") published a joint notice compelling broadcast service providers and telecommunications content

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Bowmans

Overview Of The Copyright Amendment Act 20 Of 2019

The Kenyan Copyright Amendment Act of 2019 came into effect on 2 October 2019, repealing and amending various sections of the Copyright Act 12 of 2001 (Chapter 130).

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Adams & Adams

Who Owns Rights To Employee-Created Intellectual Property?

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

Amendments To The Intellectual Property Act In Kenya

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Inventa

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Podcast | OFM | Copyrights Are Relevant To All Businesses In Some Form | Waldo Steyn | 15 APR 2021

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ENS

ENSafrica Webinar | How POPIA Affects Your IP (Video)

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ENS

SA's Eligibility In US Trade Scheme At Stake (Video)

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Tabacks

You Have A Marketing And PR Strategy - What About Your IP Strategy? (Video)

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KISCH IP

Social Media Images - When Can You Use Them (Video Content)

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Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys

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