Copyright in the Age of AI: Navigating New Legal Frontiers
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Copyright in the Age of AI: Navigating New Legal Frontiers

By Faith Chepchumba Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming creative industries, from music and literature to film and visual arts. In Kenya, as in many parts of the world, this technological advancement presents opportunities and challenges, particularly in intellectual property. AI systems capable of generating music, art, and written content blur the lines of authorship, raising...

Recordation of Trademarks on Imported Goods
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Recordation of Trademarks on Imported Goods

By Victor Orandi Introduction A trade mark is a sign which distinguishes the goods or services of one person or organization from those of the competitors. A trade mark can be a word, symbol, slogan, device, brand, signature or any combination of these.  Trade marks are territorial in that they are recognized only in the...

Opposition to the Registration of a Trademark in Kenya
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Opposition to the Registration of a Trademark in Kenya

By Victor Orandi For most business, protecting a trading name or brand logo is essential in equating a monopoly right to trademark use in their chosen class of goods or services. This generates goodwill and brand recognition. By registering a business name and/or logo, the proprietor can put third parties on notice that they own...