How To Register A Trademark In Kenya
Any other distinctive mark.
How to register a trademark in kenya. The design of goods and or services for which the trademark will be registered or the classes in case they are known. Design of the trademark in jpeg format in case of a graphical trademark not required for word mark. Basic fees for registration of trade marks fees schedule can be downloaded from home page under resources downloads menu. The proprietor of a trade mark which is entitled to protection under the paris convention or the wto agreement as a well known trade mark is entitled to restrain by injunction the use in kenya of a trade mark which is identical or the essential part of which is identical or similar to his in relation to identical or similar goods or services. For foreign companies to register their trade marks in kenya they have to appoint an agent in kenya and as such they will in addition to form tm 2 and tm 32 require form tm 1 for appointment of agent.
When a preliminary search has been approved by the trade marks registrar on the form tm2 make sure there are seven representations of the mark. How to register a trademark in kenya. Registering a trademark in kenya. Our attorneys will file and process your trademark application with kenyan trademark office. The name of a company individual or firm making the application.
The applicant is required to file a separate application for each mark in each different class. Application for a trademark. Name of the individual firm cooperative society and company that wants to register. Postal address email and telephone number of the applicant. The application should also be accompanied by form tm 32 for entry of the address of service in kenya.
It enables you to more easily protect your rights more easily in case someone challenged them since the burden is on the challenger to prove any rights in a dispute. Trademark registration services in kenya. The r equirements to register a trade mark in kenya includes the following. Power of attorney simply signed. The signature or seal of the applicant.
This is done in form of form tm 2 and tm 32. Being the trademark name. Representation of the trade mark. The application should be followed by a form tm 32 to input the address of service in kenya. Registration of a trademark is direct evidence of exclusive ownership in kenya and helps keep off potential infringers who would be attempted to ride on the goodwill of your mark.