Intellectual Property
According to Chambers Bowmans houses a market-leading intellectual property group with an enviable roster of global clients, including e-commerce companies, banks and consumer goods corporations.
- Overview
Working as one East African team coordinated across various offices, Bowmans’ intellectual property (IP) experts register and protect the IP rights of investors and clients in the region.
The ability to register and protect business rights in products, services and brands is essential for success in the East African business environment.
Our team of knowledgeable and experienced IP specialists understands the local complexities and has an enviable track record in this important field of law.
We act for clients both locally and internationally under the Madrid and ARIPO systems of registration, helping them with national protection in countries worldwide through a network of associate agent law firms.
Our clients include leading multinationals from around the world in the financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, and technology, media and telecommunications sectors.
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'Bowmans houses a market-leading intellectual property group with an enviable roster of global clients, including e-commerce companies, banks and consumer goods corporations'
‘They excel in providing specialised trade mark and registration services, offering expert guidance, comprehensive solutions, and ensuring businesses secure their intellectual property efficiently’
‘They are proactive and offer client-centric services. They excel in IP litigation and are knowledgeable about enforcement’
‘They combine technical expertise with a strategic understanding of the commercial and regulatory landscape, enabling them to navigate multi-jurisdictional issues and high-stakes matters with clarity’
‘Bowmans delivers exceptional service, with timely responses and a clear dedication to meeting client needs effectively and professionally’
‘Their client-focused and personalised approach ensures that clients receive the legal expertise they need, as well as the support necessary to protect their interests and make informed decisions’
'The firm is highly adept in the handling of regional mandates, notably advising on trade mark registration and infringements, counterfeiting and general portfolio management'
Bowmans has an established presence in intellectual property disputes.
Bowmans is known for its high commercial awareness and ability to get in-sync with clients on a business level.
Bowmans’ knowledgeable, thorough and experienced practitioners offer tailored strategic advice to household brands.
Law Firm of the Year: Kenya, 2024
Key Contacts
John Syekei
Head of IP and Technology and Partner
Ariana Issaias
Director
Terry Mwango
Head of Litigation & Disputes | Nairobi
Audax Kameja
Senior Consultant