Once removed, firms can apply to have the trade marks reinstated at Kipi’s discretion, raising fears that the firms could be exposed to counterfeited goods. Others are Hennessy and Hennessy Cognac by Societe Jas Hennessy and Company, and Philips by NV Philips Loeilampenfabrieken Vas. Others are Hennessy and Hennessy Cognac by Societe Jas Hennessy and Company, and Philips by NV Philips Loeilampenfabrieken Vas. When a trade mark is registered with the Kenyan Trade Marks Office, it accords protection in Kenya only. Other trademarks in the notice include Pegasus that expired in 1976, Finlay’s by James Finlay and Company Limited (expired 1993), BP (2007), Martini by Barcadi and Company Limited (2008), Sellotape by Adhesive Company Limited (1980), and Citroen (1982).

Source: Daily Nation July 07, 2020 03:22 UTC