Intellectual Property Law in Kenya

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this monograph provides a survey and analysis of the rules concerning intellectual property rights in Kenya. It covers every type of intellectual property right in depth – copyright and neighbouring rights, patents, utility models, trademarks, trade names, industrial designs, plant variety protection, chip protection, trade secrets, and confidential information. Particular attention is paid throughout to recent developments and trends.

The analysis approaches each right in terms of its sources in law and in legislation, and proceeds to such legal issues as subject matter of protection, conditions of protection, ownership, transfer of rights, licences, scope of exclusive rights, limitations, exemptions, duration of protection, infringement, available remedies, and overlapping with other intellectual property rights.

The book provides a clear overview of intellectual property legislation and policy, and at the same time offers practical guidance on which sound preliminary decisions may be based. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Kenya will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative intellectual property law.

The Authors

List of Abbreviations

List of Figures and Table

Preface

General Introduction

Intellectual Property Law

Chapter 1. Copyright and Neighbouring Rights

Chapter 2. Patents

Chapter 3. Utility Models

Chapter 4. Trademarks

Chapter 5. Tradenames

Chapter 6. Industrial Designs

Chapter 7. Plant Variety Protection

Chapter 8. Chip Protection

Chapter 9. Trade Secrets/Confidential Information

Chapter 10. Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin

Chapter 11. Genetic Resources, TK and Traditional Cultural Expressions

Chapter 12. Enforcement

Selected Bibliography

Index