Protecting Innovation, Powering Growth
By Thomas Louis Advocates,
Intellectual property laws in Kenya are critical for protecting innovation in today’s knowledge economy. From mobile apps and brand names to product designs and original code, intellectual property (IP) is often a startup or creator’s most valuable asset especially for fintechs, digital entrepreneurs, and creatives.
At Thomas Louis Advocates, we guide innovators through the legal landscape to identify, protect, and commercialize their IP assets. With deep expertise in intellectual property laws in Kenya, we ensure your ideas are secure, your rights are enforceable, and your business remains competitive and legally future-proof.
Why IP Matters for Growing Businesses
In the early stages of a startup or product launch, it’s easy to overlook IP. But the truth is:
- Investors ask for IP ownership clarity
- Competitors may copy your work
- Brand value grows when trademarks are protected
- Software, content, and product designs are legally enforceable assets
At TLA, we make intellectual property protection simple, strategic, and aligned with your business goals.
Why IP Matters for Growing Businesses
- Trademark search, registration & enforcement (KECOBO, ARIPO, WIPO).
- Copyright advisory for creatives, developers & content creators.
- IP clauses in commercial contracts (employment, partnerships, NDAs).
- Software licensing & SaaS agreements.
- IP due diligence for investment & fundraising.
- Brand protection for startups, fintechs, and e-commerce platforms.
- Enforcement and litigation support when infringement occurs.
Who We Serve
Startups & Founders
We help new ventures protect their core ideas apps, platforms, or products right from launch.
Tech Companies
We secure code, APIs, and software through strong IP protection and licensing strategies.
Creative Entrepreneurs
We protect designs, content, and branding from misuse or infringement.
Fintechs & SaaS Firms
We safeguard proprietary software, user interfaces, and digital models.
Investors & VCs
We conduct IP due diligence to ensure ownership and reduce investment risks.
Future outlook
As business becomes more digital and borderless, your IP is more vulnerable but also more valuable than ever before. At Thomas Louis Advocates, we help you secure, manage, and scale your ideas with the legal protection they deserve.
PRACTICE OVERVIEW
Under intellectual property laws in Kenya, trademarks are essential for safeguarding your brand identity. We help startups and established businesses register and enforce trademarks locally and internationally, ensuring your name, logo, and brand assets are legally protected from misuse.
We support designers, content creators, software developers, and digital entrepreneurs in protecting their original works. From advisory to copyright registration and enforcement, we make sure your creative assets are secured under copyright laws in Kenya and beyond.
Our firm drafts and reviews commercial contracts with strong IP clauses, NDAs, and licensing terms to protect your innovations in partnerships, employment, and SaaS agreements. We ensure your rights are clearly defined, transferable when needed, and enforceable.
We assist investors, startups, and tech firms with intellectual property due diligence, especially during fundraising or M&A. We also handle enforcement taking legal action when infringement occurs, and helping you defend your rights under Kenya’s IP framework.