Constitutional Protection of Intellectual Property in Kenya

The Pre-2010 Constitution of Kenya did not capture concerns on innovation and IP. In that Constitution, sections 70 and 75 capturing the Bill of Rights provided substantive property guarantees limited to real property as opposed to technological innovations, cultural innovations and IP. Its spirit however prohibits discrimination against illiterate innovators. Today, land, as real property, … Continue reading »

Steps for Copyright Registration in Kenya

Step 1: Collect the registration forms from the Kenya Copyright Board offices Step 2: Fill in the relevant details NB: Any such person purporting to register a work as an authorised agent, s/he is required to produce an authority letter authorising him/her to act as such agent and a copy of his/her National ID Step … Continue reading »

The National Copyright Office: Kenya Copyright Board (KeCoBo)

Web: http://www.copyright.go.ke twitter: @kenyacopyright facebook: “kenya copyright board” Background: The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) is a State Corporation established under section 3 of the Copyright Act No. 12 of 2001, to administer and enforce Copyright and Related Rights protection in Kenya. The first Board was appointed by Hon. Attorney General in May 2003 with members … Continue reading »

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