Intellectual Property

An idea is only worth as much as it's protected. We register, license, and enforce trademark, patent, and copyright rights for businesses and individual creators operating in Kenya's growing markets.

A brand, an invention, or a creative work only has value if it can be defended. We register and prosecute trademarks, patents, and copyright for businesses and individual creators, and, because registration alone doesn't stop infringement, we act on enforcement when rights are used without permission.

For businesses building a brand in Kenya's growing consumer market, trademark protection is often the first and most urgent step, and one that is frequently left too late. We advise on clearance searches before a mark is adopted, filing strategy across relevant classes, and the practical steps to take when counterfeit or imitation goods appear in the market.

We also act on the commercial side of intellectual property — licensing agreements, assignment of rights, and the due diligence that IP assets require in a wider corporate transaction — so a client's intangible assets are protected with the same rigor as their physical ones.

What We Do

Services under this practice

Trademark registration and prosecution
Patent filing and prosecution
Copyright protection
IP licensing agreements
Anti-counterfeiting and enforcement
IP portfolio audits

Why Karera & Associates Advocates

Karera & Associates Advocates is a full-service law firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, providing comprehensive legal solutions to individuals and businesses in Kenya and beyond. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal services, providing timely and effective advice, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.

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AddressNorth Star Building, 2nd Floor, Suite No. 5
Lenana Road, Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya
P.O. Box 10046-00400
Telephone+254 20 351 3511
Emaillegal@kareralaw.com