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What is a Franchise Agreement?

Elvis Wakaba /
March 8, 2021 /
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Whether you realize it or not, you have probably encountered plenty of franchises in your life. Many national chains, for example, are franchises. Places like McDonald’s is just one. In any franchise agreement, there are certain pre-set obligations…
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How Can Digital Creatives Leverage Trademark Law Benefits?

Elvis Wakaba /
September 25, 2020 /
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The benefits of trademark protection are immense for creatives....
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The Giant in the Room: Increase in Counterfeiting Amid COVID 19 Pandemic

Stephanie Mulului /
June 26, 2020 /
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The increase in e-commerce continues to facilitate the spike of online counterfeit product listings, leaving consumers vulnerable to fake goods. The boom in counterfeiting is not only limited to e-commerce platforms but has also gradually trickled down to social media platforms..
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What Measures Are Available to the Government to Facilitate Access to Medicine? (Part 2)

Elvis Wakaba /
June 12, 2020 /
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Nothing captures the current corona situation, like the HIV outbreak. There was a slow response to the AIDS outbreak in 1980. Indeed, various myths arose; the virus was a creation of the USA to finish Africa, and certain Protestants argued that HIV was a curse from God for gays...
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Should We Suspend the Patent System to Combat COVID-19? (Part 1)

Elvis Wakaba /
June 5, 2020 /
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The corona-virus has decimated the world economy...Each nation wants to pride itself on being the first to develop the vaccine. Yet, the question bugging many people is: should we award a patent to anyone who develops a vaccine?
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A CEO’s Ultimate Guide to Franchising

Elvis Wakaba /
May 29, 2020 /
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Franchising is the safest investment option when you choose the best franchisor and have conducted appropriate due diligence.
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Highlights of the Intellectual Property Bill (2020)

Stephanie Mulului /
May 22, 2020 /
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A presidential task force mandated to deal with parastatal reforms proposed the merger of the three intellectual property agencies..
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Legal Options Available for Employers to Protect Confidential Information

Elvis Wakaba /
May 15, 2020 /
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The nature of an employment relationship is contractual; employees offer services under a contract in exchange for remuneration...
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The Law Governing Franchise Agreements in Kenya

Elvis Wakaba /
May 8, 2020 /
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Kenya does not have a single law that regulates franchising activities..
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How can Franchising Assist Businesses to Grow?

Elvis Wakaba /
May 3, 2020 /
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Franchising is where a person(franchisor) who has developed a particular way of doing business gives another(franchisee)..
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