Trademarks: Kenya
General Information
International Agreements : Paris Convention and both Madrid Agreement & Protocol.
Classification : International Classification; Single-Class filings.
What is Registrable : Trademarks, Service Marks, Collective Marks, Certification Marks, Series Marks and Defensive Marks.
Priority under Paris Convention : Yes
Examination : Yes
Publication : Yes
Opposition : Yes – within 60 days as of publication date
Time Frame for Registration : Approximately 30 months
Registration Term : 10 Years
Renewal Term : 10 Years
Grace Period for Renewals : Within one month after the advertisement of non-renewal with payment of fine.
Cancellations : Yes – non use for 5 years following registration makes the registration vulnerable for cancellation.
Filing Requirements
Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
- Prints of the Mark.
- Certified copy of Priority document (if Claimed).
Renewal of Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
- Details of the Mark.
Assignment Recordal Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed by the Assignee.
- Deed of Assignment.
License Recordal Requirements
- Powers of Attorney simply signed from proprietor and licensee.
- Declaration and Statement of Case.
- License Agreement.
Change of Name/Address Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
- Certificate of Change of Name and/or Address.