MMAS Advocates Represented a Kenyan distiller against scotch Whisky association and Diageo in an action for infringement of geographical indications, passing off and extended passing off.
Represented a Kenya developer against Sony Corporation – Japan settling various legal issues including the test for determination of well -known marks, the scope of the authority of the Registrar of Trademarks to extend time, jurisdiction of an appellate court in a passing off action
Successfully represented a Chinese national in defence of its Trademark “FREEDOM” in Class 38. This action settled the all important question of the scope of the mandate and powers of registrar of Trademarks to admit fresh evidence.
Auxiliary and Ancillary Service.
Monitoring, raiding and prosecuting offences relating to Counterfeits, Market Surveys and Due Diligence in IP transactions, Brand migration advise, Advisory on franchising, Competition and parallel importation
