In another Trademarks episode, #ourveryown Deputy Managing Partner John Mbaluto, FCIArb, Partner Claire Mwangi, and Associates Wambui Mwariri, Blenda Nyahoro, and Melanie Mwenda examine Kenyan trademark case law. They unpack key rulings and share practical insights. Tune in to explore whether trademark ownership solely depends on registration or recognition as a well-known mark, and whether similar names can coexist within the same trademark class.

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Episode Outline

(0:00) Introduction

(1:17) Weetabix vs. Multibix

(5:47) Kenyan Boys Choir vs. Kenya Boys Choir

(9:31) Ownership isn't dependent on Registration

(11:12) Sony Corporation vs. Sony Holdings

(19:17) Conclusion