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Intellectual property protection
Intellectual Property Team - Instrumental In The ‘Breaking Of New Ground’ In Trademark Law
Friday, April 19, 2013
We are pleased to inform you that our Intellectual Property team has been instrumental in the ‘breaking of new ground’ in Trademark law during a litigation matter in which we represented Red Bull GmbH.
Competition law
A new dawn for consumer protection in Kenya - how does it affect you?
Monday, March 25, 2013
In December 2012, Parliament passed the Consumer Protection Act 2012 (the “Act”) into law. The Act was later assented to by the President and came into force on 14 March 2013.
Accolades
Coulson Harney: Tier 1, Chambers Global Corporate / Commercial 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
We are very pleased to announce that after consistently rising up the ranks of various international legal directories since it was founded in 2008, Coulson Harney has now been recognized as a top tier corporate/commercial law firm by Chambers & Partners, a great achievement for our four year old Firm.
Intellectual property protection
Gold category of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, 2013.
Friday, February 01, 2013
We are pleased to inform you that Coulson Harney has been ranked in the Gold category of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, 2013.
Bulletins - Legal Updates
Comesa Competition Commission Opens Its Doors
Monday, January 28, 2013
The Competition Commission (the “Commission”) for the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (“COMESA”) region announced on 14 January that it is now operational and has started receiving merger notifcations. The Regulations governing COMESA's operations, which were adopted in December 2004, are also effective with effect from 14 January, with various aspects of the Regulations having been amended, including provisions relating to merger filing fees, exemption application fees and application for authorization fees.
Intellectual property protection
Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) launches SMS based inquiry on a matter and get a real-time feedback
Sunday, January 27, 2013
KIPI has recently joined other Kenyan companies in the launch of innovative mobile solutions aimed towards improving service delivery.
Accolades
Deal of the year 2012 - Africa Investor
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Coulson Harney advised ECP (a US private equity fund) in its acquisition of a majority stake in Nairobi Java House.
Company and commercial law
New Business Vehicle in Kenya – Limited Liability Partnerships
Thursday, June 14, 2012
On 16 March 2012 the new Limited Liability Partnerships Act, 2011 (“LLP Act”) took effect as law in Kenya. The Act introduces a new form of business association known as a limited liability partnership (“LLP”). The LLP combines some of the features of a traditional partnership with the limited liability benefits more typically associated with a company.
Real estate development and conveyancing
a snapshot of the new land laws in Kenya
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Introduction
The issue of land, its ownership, use and management is a highly emotive one in Kenya and was one of the key issues that drove the need for a new constitution. Following lengthy deliberations and a comprehensive public participation process, a new constitution (the "Constitution") was promulgated on 27 August 2010. The Constitution sets out principles governing land and also requires all laws relating to land to be revised, consolidated and rationalised within certain timelines.
Real estate development and conveyancing
real estate investment trusts - the proposed framework for reit regulation in kenya
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
In the last decade or so, the Kenyan economy has experienced significant growth in most key sectors. This growth has been attributed to a vibrant private sector and the ever increasing appetite for foreign investments in Africa. Kenya has been regarded as the preferred hub for multinationals and other international organisations with operations in East and Central Africa.
