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Trademark registration in Kenya, trademark search in Kenya: national trademark registration, trademark registration with ARIPO, international trademark registration

A trademark in this country may be registered through one of the 3 available systems of trademark registration:

1. National trademarks may be registered through the State Trademark Office.
2. Through the A.R.I.P.O. treaty system.
3. International trademarks may be registered through W.I.P.O. system.


Trademark Registration in Kenya: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in Kenya:

- Power of attorney simply signed.
- Design of the trademark in JPEG format in case of a graphical trademark (not required for word mark).
- The detaliation of goods and/or services for witch the trademark will be registered or the classes in case they are known.
- Details of the trademark owner (name, address, registration number).
- Invoicing details (name, address, fiscal number, registration number).
- In case that priority is claimed, the certified copy of the priority document will be filed simultaneously with the application.
- Statement of whether the mark is used or intended to be used in Kenya.

Trademark registration procedure in Kenya:

The mark is published after the acceptance in the Official Gazette. The opposition period is within 2 months after the publication. The registration procedure lasts 15 months. The protection lasts 7 years from the filing date.

Other trademark procedures in Kenya:

Trademark renewal in Kenya: The trademark renewal may be done within 3 months before expiry. After trademark renewal the protection lasts 14 years.
Trademark use in Kenya: Non-use for 5 years following registration makes the registration vulnerable to cancellation.

You can download our Power of Attorney here.However, it would be advisable to send us the details related to your name and address so that we will fill the form for you, for your convenience.
 

OTHER SERVICES:

1. Market watch for national, international and community trademarks that are registered in this country.
2. Translation services.
3. Valuation services and notoriety studies.

Trademark Legislation of Kenya

You may request our services by sending to us a mail to office@intellektus.com.