Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group

Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group

At Gathigia Muhindi Advocates, our Intellectual Property Practice Group is committed to protecting, managing, and enforcing the creative and innovative assets that drive business value. We work with entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, creatives, and corporates to safeguard their intellectual property rights in Kenya, across Africa, and globally.

We offer strategic advisory and legal representation in the full spectrum of IP rights, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, industrial designs, and trade secrets. Our team is also well-versed in licensing, IP commercialization, and dispute resolution, ensuring our clients maximise the value of their IP portfolios.

Whether you’re launching a new brand, developing original content, innovating a product, or expanding into international markets, we help you secure your rights and navigate the evolving IP landscape with confidence.

Our Key Services Include:

IP registration (trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs)

Brand protection and enforcement

IP audits and portfolio management

Licensing, franchising, and technology transfer agreements

IP litigation and dispute resolution

IP due diligence in commercial transactions

Counterfeit goods enforcement and border protection

With a proactive and business-oriented approach, we help you turn ideas into valuable and enforceable assets, giving you a competitive edge in today’s knowledge-driven economy.

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