Trade Marks and Colour: Are You Protected Beyond the Specified Colours?
Can you protect your trade mark beyond its registered colours? Explore Kenyan trade mark law, colour limitations, dual filing strategies, and brand protection tips.
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A Guide to Incorporating a Charitable Trust in Kenya
Charitable trusts remain one of the most effective legal vehicles for philanthropy, social impact, and legacy planning in Kenya.
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The Doctrine of Innocent Purchaser for Value in Kenya: Meaning, Application, and Limitations in Public Land Titles
The doctrine of innocent purchaser for value has long been a cornerstone of property law, providing protection to individuals who purchase property in good faith.
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Understanding the U.S. O-1 Visa: Your Complete Guide for Extraordinary Talent
The O-1 visa is a non-immigrant U.S. visa designed for individuals who possess extraordinary ability or achievement in their field.
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A Comprehensive Guide for Setting Up a Branch of a Foreign Company in Kenya
Introduction A branch of a foreign company is established when a new location, division, department, or office is established in another jurisdiction as part of a foreign legal entity. This entity is organized to conduct business and promote the objectives of the foreign company in the new jurisdiction. Unlike a subsidiary, a branch does not…
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Resolving Disputes in Jointly Owned Property in Kenya: Legal Remedies under the Land Registration Act, 2012
Joint ownership of property is common in Kenya, often arising from co-investments, inheritance, or marital arrangements. However, disputes may arise when joint owners cannot agree on how to manage, use, or dispose of the property—whether to sell, lease, or develop it.
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The Role of an Advocate in Property Purchase in Kenya
Buying property in Kenya is a major financial decision requiring careful due diligence and legal expertise to navigate the complex procedures and protect all parties involved.
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Exclusive Use of a Trademark by a Former Partner After Separation: What Does Kenyan Law Say?
When business partners fall out, intellectual property, especially trademarks and brand names, often becomes the battlefield. Can one former partner register a trademark that was previously used jointly?
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Handling Succession Disputes in Kenya
Succession allocates assets of the deceased through a will or legal statute. The Law of Succession Act (Cap. 160) governs this process.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Registering a Trust in Kenya
A trust is a legal arrangement where a person (the settlor) transfers assets (trust property) to trustees, who manage them to benefit the designated beneficiaries.
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