Patrick Kamanthe
Associate | Nairobi
Contact
T: +254 20 503 1600
Overview
Patrick has gained extensive experience in Corporate Commercial law; specifically advising on Intellectual Property law, Trademarks, Branding and Protection, Media and Advertising law, Data Protection, Telecommunications, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Information Technology law, Artificial Intelligence (AI), IP due diligence and emerging technologies.
Experience
Patrick has advised:
- Meta Platforms LLC. on Real Money Gaming (RMG) law in Kenya.
- Google LLC on a wide scope of work related to Real Money Gaming (RMG), gaming law and regulation in Kenya.
- P. Morgan on the use of digital signatures on human resource-related documents.
- Google LLC. in various areas such as Payment Service Providers (PSP) licensing by Central Bank of Kenya, AI related advice as well as review of new bills and statutes.
- Uber on legality of use of Boda Boda in Kenya and the applicable legal framework.
- Capital.com on regulation of cryptocurrency in Kenya.
- Coinbase in relation to gaming in Kenya.
- Samsung Electronics East Africa Limited on brand protection.
- Scotch Whisky Association on various trade marks protection such as the Glenfiddich and the Glenlivet.
- Diageo Scotland Limited on various trade marks work and protection of brands such as Captain Morgan.
- On the protection of global brands such as EA Sports, Wildlife Warriors, Four Seasons Hotels, Boch Man, Champions.
- Several clients on data protection and privacy law in Kenya and compliance, including registrations with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
- John Deere on Kenya’s data privacy obligations and adequacy framework for collecting and processing personal data.
- NCBA Bank on adequacy framework for data privacy and cross-border transfer of personal data.
- On the review of various franchise agreements for clients.
- An Indian client on anti-counterfeit law and parallel importation in Kenya.
- A client on how to register with the Communications Authority of Kenya to offer services under Satellite Landing Rights Authorisation framework.
- A large pension fund on a Data Processing Agreement with a multinational bank.
- Philip Morris International on different scopes of work.
- On a software assignment-related franchise agreement and defense against intended termination by an international franchisor.
- Various international clients on trademark license infringement and oppositions to trademark registration for protection of brands and possible commercialization.
- Knight Frank on data protection framework and development of organisational measures on data protection.
- Various clients on Plant Breeder’s Rights and Genetically Modified Organisms framework in Kenya.
- On the reviewing of trademark license agreements for both local and multinational entities.
- Kenya Airways PLC on brand protection work.
- Two Rivers International Financial Center (Sez) Limited on brand registrations and use.
- Jack Ma Foundation in registration of a brand in several African countries.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Qualifications
Education
- LLB, University of Nairobi.
- Postgraduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law.
Professional Memberships
- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
INSIGHTS
East Africa: Intellectual Property and Technology Quarterly Newsletter, December 2025
Kenya: The Gambling Control Act, 2025 – Key provisions
Tanzania: Enforcement of African Regional Intellectual Property Organization registered trademarks – Court of Appeal reaffirms territoriality
Kenya: An overview of the Horticultural Crops Authority Bill, 2024 – Key highlights
Kenya: Overview of ODPC Guidance Notes for Health, Education, Digital Credit, and Communication sectors
East Africa: IP Quarterly Newsletter – Q3 2023
Kenya: The High Court and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner issue decisions on complaints and the right to privacy in the use of CCTV cameras
Overview
Patrick has gained extensive experience in Corporate Commercial law; specifically advising on Intellectual Property law, Trademarks, Branding and Protection, Media and Advertising law, Data Protection, Telecommunications, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Information Technology law, Artificial Intelligence (AI), IP due diligence and emerging technologies.
Experience
Patrick has advised:
- Meta Platforms LLC. on Real Money Gaming (RMG) law in Kenya.
- Google LLC on a wide scope of work related to Real Money Gaming (RMG), gaming law and regulation in Kenya.
- P. Morgan on the use of digital signatures on human resource-related documents.
- Google LLC. in various areas such as Payment Service Providers (PSP) licensing by Central Bank of Kenya, AI related advice as well as review of new bills and statutes.
- Uber on legality of use of Boda Boda in Kenya and the applicable legal framework.
- Capital.com on regulation of cryptocurrency in Kenya.
- Coinbase in relation to gaming in Kenya.
- Samsung Electronics East Africa Limited on brand protection.
- Scotch Whisky Association on various trade marks protection such as the Glenfiddich and the Glenlivet.
- Diageo Scotland Limited on various trade marks work and protection of brands such as Captain Morgan.
- On the protection of global brands such as EA Sports, Wildlife Warriors, Four Seasons Hotels, Boch Man, Champions.
- Several clients on data protection and privacy law in Kenya and compliance, including registrations with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
- John Deere on Kenya’s data privacy obligations and adequacy framework for collecting and processing personal data.
- NCBA Bank on adequacy framework for data privacy and cross-border transfer of personal data.
- On the review of various franchise agreements for clients.
- An Indian client on anti-counterfeit law and parallel importation in Kenya.
- A client on how to register with the Communications Authority of Kenya to offer services under Satellite Landing Rights Authorisation framework.
- A large pension fund on a Data Processing Agreement with a multinational bank.
- Philip Morris International on different scopes of work.
- On a software assignment-related franchise agreement and defense against intended termination by an international franchisor.
- Various international clients on trademark license infringement and oppositions to trademark registration for protection of brands and possible commercialization.
- Knight Frank on data protection framework and development of organisational measures on data protection.
- Various clients on Plant Breeder’s Rights and Genetically Modified Organisms framework in Kenya.
- On the reviewing of trademark license agreements for both local and multinational entities.
- Kenya Airways PLC on brand protection work.
- Two Rivers International Financial Center (Sez) Limited on brand registrations and use.
- Jack Ma Foundation in registration of a brand in several African countries.
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