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7/14/2026
Navigating Intellectual Property in Kenya

Navigating Intellectual Property in Kenya

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A practical guide for Kenyan software developers and founders on protecting intellectual property. Covers copyright registration via KECOBO, trademark filing through KIPI, and using NDAs for trade secrets since Kenya lacks a standalone Trade Secrets Act. Includes specific costs, timelines, and a comparison table of IP protection mechanisms.

  • •Software code in Kenya is protected by copyright via KECOBO, not patents — register on eCitizen for legal evidence
  • •Trademarks require KIPI filing with a 60-day opposition window; trade secrets rely on contracts and NDAs
  • •Proactive IP protection costs a fraction of defending against infringement and signals seriousness to investors

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