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Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Designs
Firm overview

The team of lawyers in Kenya have been involved in market leading transactions including advising on banking and finance matters, corporate and commercial transactions, employment law, capital markets, project finance, environmental law and energy, tax & exchange control, and intellectual property in a wide range for sectors.

Our overarching goal is to provide seamless legal services in East Africa through this office to enable our worldwide clients to harness the vast opportunities for sustainable investment that lie within that region of the continent and beyond.

The disruptive potential of innovation and the economic value of the intellectual property (IP) assets that it yields cannot be disputed in today’s world. A hallmark of progressive businesses is the ability to generate, identify, harness and leverage IP assets to gain significant competitive advantages.

Our firm has unique IP law capabilities that make us a key partner for our clients in their efforts to achieve this in Kenya and other parts of Africa.

We understand the IP law frameworks that exist on the continent and work together with a network of local counsel in various African jurisdictions to deliver cutting edge legal IP solutions to our clients.

Address:
Merchant Square, 3rd floor,
Block D, Riverside Drive
Nairobi
Tel:+254 710 560114 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.cliffedekkerhofmeyr.com/en/kieti-law/
2026 Edition
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Testimonials

2026

"What sets them apart is not just their depth of technical IP knowledge, but the way they bring it to bear practically — translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice that works for a fast-moving business. Their cross-border capability has been particularly important to us.  Beyond the work itself, the team is responsive, commercially aware, and easy to work with."

"We like their IP litigation service because the team is highly responsive and works in a timely manner, which makes coordination smooth even on urgent matters. They also inspire real confidence. Practitioners are commercially minded, clear in their advice, and very solid on strategy and execution."

"Their IP advisory team is responsive and pragmatic, giving clear, commercially grounded guidance that you can trust."

Shem Otanga

"Shem is a standout. He knows his IP well — the advice is always technically sound and he clearly stays on top of developments in the space. What makes him particularly easy to work with is his responsiveness; he doesn't leave you waiting and communicates clearly, which matters a lot when you're dealing with time-sensitive matters."

"Shem Otanga does a great job as the lead partner overseeing the matters. He’s very hands-on in guiding strategy, keeps close control of the work being done, and consistently supports us on litigation files with clear, confident direction."

 

2025

"I appreciate Kieti Law’s IP service for its expertise, efficiency, and attention to detail. Their team is highly knowledgeable in intellectual property law, especially in East Africa, ensuring smooth and timely trademark registrations. They offer strategic, tailored advice that aligns with our business goals and provide exceptional client support, making them a trusted and reliable partner."

"I chose Kieti Law for our trademark expansion across East Africa due to their exceptional expertise in intellectual property law and deep regional knowledge. Their strong local presence in Kenya allowed for efficient registration of our marks in multiple classes, fast-tracking the process. Kieti Law’s professional excellence, timely communication, and strategic advice ensured a smooth and effective trademark registration process. Their tailored solutions and understanding of our business goals made them the ideal partner to protect our brand as we expand in East Africa."

"I chose to collaborate with Kieti Law due to their responsiveness, professionalism, and prompt handling of intellectual property matters."

"Kieti Law responds to my emails in a timely manner with clear details, and the charge is competitive."

"The IP team is highly responsive, consistently exceeding expectations and demonstrating exceptional professionalism."

"They are responsive, reliable, they have technical expertise and always display operational excellence in their service delivery."

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