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The Name Game: Why Global Giant Sony Lost a Trademark Battle in Kenya

Trademark law has a fascinating principle that many businesses big and small often overlook: global recognition does not automatically translate to local legal protection. A recent Judgement from Kenya’s Court of Appeal in Sony Corporation v Sony Holdings Limited beautifully illustrates this point. It is a timely reminder that in the world of intellectual property,

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Intellectual Property, News & Updates

The Jewel in the Crown: Protecting Brand Goodwill in the wake of Johari School Case

The Jewel in the Crown; an insightful article explores the High Court of Kenya’s recent decision in Johari School Limited v Rosemary Wambugu (Civil Case No. 191 of 2018). The piece offers a timely reminder that intellectual property protection extends beyond formal registration, encompassing the reputation and distinct identity a business builds over time. Click here to

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Intellectual Property, News & Updates

Documentary Rigor -VS- Social Reality; A Critical Analysis of Resma Commercial Agencies -VS- Ngattah

When a matrimonial home is sold without a spouse’s consent, whose rights truly matter the registered owner or the partner who contributed behind the scenes? The Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Resma Commercial Agencies v Ngattah highlights this enduring tension in Kenyan property law. It’s a powerful reminder that fairness and formal ownership don’t

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Conveyancing

Big Win for our Client at the Employment and Labor Relations Court.

As Karanja Njenga Advocates, we are proud to announce to you that our Dispute Resolution team (Robinson Maina, Wesley Muriuki, Romario Chacha and John Willys) secured a win for our clients at the Employment and Labour Relations Court. By a judgment dated 28.02.2025, the Employment and Labour Relations Court (Lady Justice Jemimah Wanza Keli) in

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Dispute resolution, Legal Updates, new laws

JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES’ COURTS IN CLAIMS OF ADVERSE POSSESSION-The Court of Appeal’s Sugawara-Kiruti Judgment

The question of jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ courts in claims for adverse possession is one that, up until recently, remained a hot topic, open for discussion. While the question of jurisdiction is an expression of the law, a sampling of case law from the various courts demonstrates that no accord subsisted on the question whether

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Dispute resolution, Succession and Estate Planning