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✦ Trademark & IP Specialists ✦ 1,110+ Google Reviews — Excellent ✦ KIPI-Registered Trademark Agents ✦ Nairobi & Mombasa Offices ✦ 20+ Years IP Experience ✦ Madrid Protocol Filing ✦ Walk-In Service Available ✦ 24/7 Client Support ✦ Trademark & IP Specialists ✦ 1,110+ Google Reviews — Excellent ✦ KIPI-Registered Trademark Agents ✦ Nairobi & Mombasa Offices ✦ 20+ Years IP Experience ✦ Madrid Protocol Filing ✦ Walk-In Service Available ✦ 24/7 Client Support
Intellectual Property Law · Nairobi & Mombasa, Kenya
Trademark
Registration in Kenya —
Protect Your Brand
Secure Your Brand Identity. Register at KIPI. Enforce Your Exclusive Rights.
Your brand is one of your most valuable business assets — and without proper trademark registration, it's unprotected. F.M. Muteti & Co. Advocates are Kenya's trusted intellectual property lawyers — handling trademark searches, KIPI registration, Madrid Protocol filings and IP enforcement with precision. 20+ years. 1,110+ Google reviews. Two offices.
20+
Years Practice
1,110+
Google Reviews
30+
Yrs Combined Exp.
24/7
Client Support
✦ Free Trademark Assessment — No Obligation
Register Your
Trademark Today
Speak to our IP lawyers about protecting your brand name, logo or slogan. We handle KIPI registration from start to finish — at a transparent, fixed fee.
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Legal Practice
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Offices — Nairobi
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Why Trademark Registration Matters in Kenya
An Unregistered Trademark
Leaves Your Brand Exposed
Under Kenya's Trade Marks Act (Cap 506), only registered trademarks enjoy full legal protection. Without registration at KIPI, you risk losing the brand you've worked years to build.
Brand Theft & Name Squatting
Competitors or bad actors can register your brand name, logo or slogan before you do — then legally prevent you from using your own brand in Kenya. Without a registered trademark, you have no priority claim and face costly opposition proceedings to recover your identity.
Counterfeit Products & Market Confusion
Kenya's market is flooded with counterfeit goods. Without a registered trademark, you cannot invoke the Anti-Counterfeit Act or instruct Kenya Revenue Authority to seize infringing goods at the border. Counterfeits erode your revenue, reputation and customer trust.
Loss of Exclusive Commercial Rights
An unregistered mark gives you only limited common-law rights — difficult to prove and expensive to enforce. A registered trademark grants you 10 years of exclusive, renewable rights across Kenya, the power to license your brand and the ability to sue infringers for damages.
Trademark & Intellectual Property Services
Complete Trademark Services
for Kenyan & International Brands
- 01Trademark Search & Availability Report
Before filing, we conduct a comprehensive search of the KIPI trademark register and common-law sources to confirm your proposed mark is available, identify conflicting marks and assess registrability under the Trade Marks Act.
- 02Trademark Registration at KIPI
We prepare and file your trademark application with the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI), select the correct Nice Classification classes, draft the goods/services specification and manage the entire process through examination, publication and certificate issuance.
- 03International Trademark Registration (Madrid Protocol)
Kenya is a member of the Madrid Protocol. We file international trademark applications through WIPO, extending your protection to 130+ countries from a single Kenyan base application — saving time and costs compared to filing in each country individually.
- 04Trademark Renewal & Maintenance
Kenyan trademarks must be renewed every 10 years. We track renewal deadlines, file renewal applications before expiry and ensure your registrations remain active. We also handle restoration of lapsed trademarks where the renewal window has been missed.
- 05Trademark Opposition & Defence
If a third party opposes your application — or if someone files a mark that conflicts with yours — we handle the full opposition proceedings before the KIPI Registrar, including filing counter-statements, evidence and oral submissions.
- 06IP Licensing & Assignment Agreements
Monetise your trademark through licensing or transfer ownership via assignment. We draft and negotiate trademark licence agreements, franchise agreements and assignment deeds, ensuring they comply with Kenyan law and are recorded at KIPI.
- 07Trademark Enforcement & Infringement Litigation
When someone infringes your registered trademark, we take swift enforcement action — from cease-and-desist letters and border seizure applications to filing infringement suits at the High Court and seeking injunctions, damages and account of profits.
- 08Brand Portfolio Management & IP Strategy
For businesses with multiple brands, sub-brands or product lines, we provide ongoing IP portfolio management — advising on filing strategies, monitoring for infringements, conducting periodic audits and aligning your trademark portfolio with your business growth plans.
"A registered trademark is your most powerful commercial asset. We make sure it's legally bulletproof."
20+
Years Practice
1,110+
Reviews
30+
Yrs Combined
24/7
Support
Embassy House, Harambee Ave, Nairobi
TSS Tower, Nkrumah Road, Mombasa
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 · Walk-ins welcome
How We Work
From Brand Idea to Registered Trademark
A structured, efficient process that takes your trademark from initial search to KIPI registration and beyond. We handle every step so you can focus on your business.
01
Free Consultation
We assess your brand, advise on registrability and identify the correct trademark classes for your goods or services.
02
Trademark Search
We search the KIPI register and common-law databases for conflicting marks, providing a detailed availability report.
03
Application Filing
We prepare and submit your trademark application to KIPI with the correct specifications, supporting documents and fees.
04
Registration & Certificate
After examination and the 60-day publication period, your trademark is registered and the certificate of registration issued.
05
Ongoing Protection
We monitor for infringements, manage renewals every 10 years and enforce your trademark rights across Kenya and internationally.
20+
Years Protecting Brands Across Kenya
"We don't just file trademarks — we build IP strategies that protect your brand's value for decades."
— F.M. Muteti & Co. Advocates
Why Choose F.M. Muteti & Co.
Kenya's Trusted
Trademark Lawyers
Experienced IP advocates who understand Kenya's trademark system inside and out — from KIPI filings to Madrid Protocol applications and courtroom enforcement.
IP & Trademark Specialists
Dedicated intellectual property lawyers with deep expertise in Kenya's Trade Marks Act and international IP treaties.
24/7 Urgent Support
Brand emergencies don't wait. We're available around the clock for urgent cease-and-desist actions and injunctions.
Transparent Fixed Fees
Clear, upfront pricing for trademark registration. No hidden charges. You know exactly what your filing will cost before we begin.
KIPI Filing Expertise
We navigate KIPI's examination process daily — anticipating objections, responding to office actions and accelerating your registration.
Walk-In · 2 Offices
Embassy House Nairobi and TSS Tower Mombasa — walk-in service Monday to Friday for all trademark matters.
LSK-Registered Advocates
Every advocate is registered with the Law Society of Kenya, held to the highest professional and ethical standards.
1,110+ Google Reviews — Excellent
What Our Clients Say
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★★★★★
"FM Law registered our brand name and logo across three NICE classes in under four months. They handled everything with KIPI — we just signed documents and received our certificate. Highly professional."
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Angela M.
Founder, Consumer Goods Brand
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★★★★★
"A competitor copied our packaging and brand name. FM Muteti sent a cease-and-desist within 24 hours and filed for an injunction. The infringement stopped immediately. Outstanding IP lawyers."
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David O.
Director, Beverage Company, Nairobi
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★★★★★
"We needed Madrid Protocol protection for our Kenyan brand in 12 African countries. FM Law handled the entire international filing seamlessly. Their knowledge of trademark law is exceptional."
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Sarah K.
CEO, Tech Startup, Mombasa
Common Questions
Trademark FAQs — Answered
Clear answers to what clients ask us most about trademark registration in Kenya. For brand-specific advice, speak directly to our IP lawyers — free, no obligation.
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📞 +254 769 554 444 — Call NowHow long does trademark registration take in Kenya?
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The typical timeline for trademark registration in Kenya is 12–18 months from filing to certificate issuance. This includes KIPI's examination period (2–4 months), the mandatory 60-day publication period in the Kenya Gazette for oppositions, and final registration processing. With our experience navigating KIPI, we often achieve faster timelines by ensuring error-free applications from the start.
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Kenya?
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The cost includes KIPI's official filing fees (which vary by the number of classes) plus our professional legal fees. We offer transparent, fixed-fee packages for trademark registration so you know the total cost upfront — no hidden charges. The investment varies depending on whether you're filing in one class or multiple classes, and whether you need international protection via the Madrid Protocol. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.
What can be registered as a trademark in Kenya?
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Under Kenya's Trade Marks Act, you can register words (brand names, slogans), logos, symbols, colours, shapes of goods or packaging, and combinations of these. The mark must be distinctive — meaning it must be capable of distinguishing your goods or services from those of other traders. Descriptive or generic terms generally cannot be registered unless they have acquired distinctiveness through use.
Can I protect my Kenyan trademark internationally?
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Yes. Kenya is a member of the Madrid Protocol, which allows you to extend your Kenyan trademark registration to over 130 countries through a single international application filed via WIPO. This is significantly more cost-effective than filing separate applications in each country. We handle the entire Madrid Protocol process, including designating specific countries and responding to any provisional refusals from foreign offices.
How long does a registered trademark last in Kenya?
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A registered trademark in Kenya is valid for 10 years from the date of registration. It can be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year periods by filing a renewal application and paying the prescribed fees before the expiry date. If you miss the renewal deadline, there is a 12-month grace period — but late fees apply. We manage renewal deadlines for our clients to ensure no trademark lapses.
What happens if someone infringes my registered trademark?
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As a registered trademark owner, you have the legal right to take enforcement action against infringers. This includes sending cease-and-desist demands, filing infringement proceedings at the High Court, seeking injunctions to stop the infringing activity immediately, claiming damages or an account of profits, and applying for border measures through KRA to seize counterfeit goods. We handle the full enforcement process from initial notice through to court judgment.
✦ F.M. Muteti & Co. Advocates · Embassy House, Nairobi · TSS Tower, Mombasa
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Protect Your Brand?
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