Michelle Smith

For many business owners, choosing a name for a new business venture is an exciting stage of building a brand. However, it is also one of the most important decisions you will make, as your trade name often becomes your trade mark. A trade mark is a valuable asset that forms part of a business.  […]

The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry in Kenya recently issued a directive to the Managing Director of the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI), which provided that no trade marks, patents, or industrial designs are to be registered, renewed, or revoked without prior approval of the KIPI Board. The directive followed concerns that the KIPI […]