Intellectual Property And Consumer Protection In Kenya

Intellectual Property rights (IP rights) are a form of property granted through trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyrights and geographical indications, among others, that enable the owner to exercise monopoly on the subject of the IP rights. They are not only instrumental in protecting the innovative and creative capacity of owners of IP and promoting competition in various industries, but also have to do with the welfare of the consumers of the goods and services to which they apply. IP rights grant exclusive rights to the proprietors and serve as a link between the consumer and the manufacturer, enabling the consumer to identify and associate products with their respective owners.