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Intellectual Property Registration

Procedures For Registration Of Intellectual Property (IP)

Trade/Service Marks

The following information and documents are required:

  • Fill in application form No. 13.
  • Full particulars of the applicant (Name and address).
  • Full particulars of the agent/representative from an applicant residing or having office outside the country (if applicable).
  • Power of attorney (Form No. 25), if applicable.
  • Three (3) reproductions of the mark/service mark.
  • List of goods or services according to the Nice Classification.
  • Certified copy of priority documents (if applicable).
  • Duly signed application form (applicant or agent).

 

Patents / Utility Models

The following information and documents are required:

  • Fill in application form No. 01.
  • Title of the invention.
  • Full particulars of the applicant/inventor (Name and address).
  • Full particulars of the agent/representative from an applicant residing or having office outside the country (if applicable).
  • Power of attorney (Form No. 25), if applicable.
  • Detailed specification (including abstract, claims, and drawings).
  • Certified copy of the priority document (if applicable).
  • Duly signed application form (applicant or agent).
  • Payment receipt for application and advertisement.
  • Maintenance fee for each year up to 20 years of patent protection.

 

Industrial / Layout Designs

The following information and documents are required:

  • Fill in application form No. 08.
  • Full particulars of the applicant/creator (Name and address).
  • Full particulars of the agent/representative from an applicant residing or having office outside the country (if applicable).
  • Power of attorney (Form No. 25), if applicable.
  • Product information.
  • Specimens or drawings showing the industrial design.
  • Certified copy of the priority application (if applicable).
  • Duly signed application form (applicant or agent).
  • Payment receipt for application and advertisement.

 

Geographical Indications

The following information and documents are required:

  • Fill in application form No. 18.
  • Full particulars of the applicant (Name and address).
  • Full particulars of the agent/representative from an applicant residing or having office outside the country (if applicable).
  • Power of attorney (Form No. 25), if applicable.
  • Geographical indication.
  • Geographical area.
  • Quality, reputation or other characteristics of the goods.
  • Duly signed application form (applicant or agent).
  • Payment receipt for application and advertisement.

 

Some Industrial Property Fees

TRADEMARKS

  • Application for Registration: Sh. 150,000/-
  • Series of Mark in each class: Sh. 80,000/-
  • Publication: Sh. 30,000/-
  • Registration: Sh. 100,000/-
  • Renewal: Sh. 80,000/-

 

Patents / Utility Models

  • Application for Registration: Sh. 50,000/-
  • Each divisional application: Sh. 35,000/-
  • Publication: Sh. 30,000/-
  • Grant: Sh. 50,000/-

 

Industrial Designs

  • Application for Registration: Sh. 50,000/-
  • For registration of each additional design in one application: Sh. 40,000/-
  • Publication: Sh. 30,000/-
  • Registration: Sh. 50,000/-
  • First Renewal: Sh. 80,000/-
  • Second Renewal: Sh. 110,000/-

 

Geographical Indications

  • Application for Registration: Sh. 500,000/-
  • Publication: Sh. 30,000/-
  • Registration: Sh. 50,000/-
  • Renewal: Sh. 100,000/-

 

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