End-to-End Trademark Registration in Kenya

The cost to register a trademark in Kenya is US$ 950 for the first class, plus US$ 650 for each additional class. This fee includes both the official government filing costs and iGERENT’s professional service fees.

In Kenya, a final registration fee of US$ 450 applies for the first class and US$ 350 for each additional class. This payment will only be due in case of successful registration.

When you register your trademark with iGERENT, our team handles everything for you: from preparing and filing your application to tracking progress and updating you at every step.

You’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated trademark consultant to guide you throughout the process
• Complete management of forms, filings, and communications with the trademark office
• Transparent pricing, with no hidden costs or surprise add-ons

With iGERENT, your trademark registration in Kenya is simple, secure, and fully compliant.

To register a trademark in Kenya, you need an original signed power of attorney document.

This original POA authorizes the local representative to act on your behalf before KIPI.

The average time to obtain a trademark registration in Kenya is 14 months.

This is an estimated timeframe for straightforward cases, based on current practice, and it may vary considerably depending on the particulars of each application.

Once registered, a Kenyan trademark enjoys protection for a limited term and can then be renewed:

• The initial term of protection is ten (10) years from the application date.
• The mark can be renewed indefinitely, in consecutive periods of ten (10) years.
• Renewal can be requested as early as ninety (90) days before the expiration date.
• If renewal is not requested in time, it can still be filed during a grace period of one (1) month after the expiration has been advertised in the Industrial Property Journal, subject to late renewal fees.

If renewal is not completed within the allowed timeframe, the registration will lapse and protection will be lost. A new application will then be required to obtain protection again.

Yes. If a third party attempts to register a mark for similar goods or services that includes a primary or distinctive part of your trademark, you may oppose that application based on confusing similarity.

• Opposition actions may be filed by interested third parties within 60 days from the date of publication of the application.
• In certain circumstances, it is possible to request extensions of up to 90 additional days to prepare and file the opposition.

The probability of success of an opposition depends on the specific facts, the similarity of the marks, the overlap of goods/services, and the evidence supporting your prior rights.

Use is not required for registration, but it is important to maintain the registration:

• If a registered trademark is not used for more than five (5) consecutive years after registration,
• It becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions based on non-use brought by third parties.

To avoid this, the mark should be used genuinely in the Kenyan market.

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in Kenya means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.

• We provide clear quotes that include both official fees and our professional fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
• We’ve managed trademark filings and portfolios for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established international brands.
• We keep you in the loop with regular status updates, not just at filing, but all the way to registration.

Don’t just take our word for it, see why businesses trust iGERENT as the best trademark registration service.