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Nigerian Law Intellectual Property Watch Inc. (NLIPW) provides up-to-date and sometimes breaking news reports on intellectual property rights and protection from around the world including news from Kenya. Through the NLIPW Newsroom, we promote awareness about intellectual property rights and deepening discussions on the problem of counterfeiting in Kenya.

NLIPW Newsroom monitors the Kenyan news outlets highlighting the development and passage of legislation, guidelines, regulations, and trade agreements on Intellectual Property.

Kenya News | Woman to be Paid Sh. 1.5m by KTDA over Copyright Infringement

April 4, 2019 Nathaniel Adebayo

Recently a woman, Ann Njoku Kumena, was awarded Sh. 1.5m (approximately USD $15,000) by a high court sitting in Kerugoya against KTDA for using her image without authorization. It will be recalled that Ann Njoku […]

Apply Now: University of Westminster Duke of Grafton International Scholarship in UK

February 20, 2019 Ufuoma Akpotaire

Deadline: May 31, 2019 Nationality: All around developing countries About the Scholarship This scholarship is awarded jointly with International Students House (ISH). The Duke of Grafton was one of the founders of ISH and is known for carrying […]

British News | Music Group to Be Probed for Breach of National Anthem

February 8, 2019 Nathaniel Adebayo

Earlier this week, the Kenya Copyright Board started investigating British music production company, De Wolfe Limited, over infringement on the national anthem. This was disclosed yesterday in a statement published by the Kenya Copyright Board. […]

Kenya News | ACA Plans to Install Counterfeits Machine in Ports

January 30, 2019 Nathaniel Adebayo

An integrated facility for destruction of illegal goods seized by agencies involved in the fight against counterfeits and contraband goods is set to be installed in Mombasa by the Anti-Counterfeits Authority (ACA) and spearheaded by […]

Apply Now: NLIPW National Campus Essay Competition (NNCEC 2019)

January 25, 2019 Nathaniel Adebayo

Application Deadline: Entries must be submitted on or before 11:59 am February 28th, 2019 Nigerian Law Intellectual Property Watch National Campus Essay Competition aims to promote intellectual property law and address legal issues facing the music […]

International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists

January 21, 2019 Ufuoma Akpotaire

Application Deadline: February 25, 2019. Promoting the work and advancing the role of women in the news media across the globe is critical to transparency and a diversity of voices. The Howard G. Buffett Fund […]

Apply Now: British Council Sub-Saharan Africa: Art Connects Us

January 16, 2019 Ufuoma Akpotaire

Application Deadline: March 25, 2019 Call for Expressions of Interest: The British Council is aiming to increase connections between the UK creative sectors and young creative professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa. As well as building connections, we […]

Apply Now: McKinsey & Company Next Generation Women Leaders Program

January 16, 2019 Ufuoma Akpotaire

Application Deadline: March 8, 2019. The Next Generation Women Leaders event in Paris is an exclusive three-day workshop that offers you the opportunity to explore the importance of women in leadership, shape your personal leadership […]

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