KENYA
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.
trade mark information
Types of Trade Mark
Classification
International, Nice Classification;
Multi-class;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the filing date and every 10 years thereafter. Please note that the current law, effective in Kenya since 22 August 2002, changed the initial term of a trademark registration and the renewal term to 10 years. The Register has interpreted this so that all the trade marks for which the Certificates of Registration issued after 22 August 2002 were valid for a 10 year term, irrespective of when the application was filed.
Use Provisions
A registration will be open to an action for cancellation if there is no bona fide use or legitimate excuse for non-use for a period of 5 years preceding such action.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive with or without priority claims;
Designation in ARIPO patent;
PCT national phase, either nationally or via ARIPO regional designation.
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the effective filing date.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable annually on the first and each subsequent anniversary of the effective filing date. A 6 month grace period is available.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed;
See also ARIPO designs.
Duration
A registered design is valid for a period of 15 years from the filing date, subject to the payment of renewal fees at 5-yearly intervals.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date.
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