Perpetua Mwangi

Intellectual Property, Kenya

Von Seidels Kenya

About Perpetua Mwangi

Perpetua Mwangi is a qualified Advocate in Kenya and has a decade of experience navigating the intricate world of Intellectual Property Law. She stands as a distinguished figure in Kenya’s legal landscape and continues to make a name for herself particularly in the niche IP space. Specialising in all facets of trade marks, including prosecution, advisory and portfolio management as well as litigation before the Registrar of Trademarks and the Courts, she is regarded as a trusted advisor in this practice area. She also handles patent prosecution, utility model and industrial design prosecution and engages with the Industrial Property Tribunal on matters within their jurisdiction. Perpetua is experienced in copyright advisory, domain name dispute resolution and IP due diligence matters. Through this extensive experience, she has developed a robust portfolio that demonstrates her deep commitment to safeguarding innovation and creativity across diverse industries. Importantly, she approaches business of all sizes, large, small, medium, local or international with the care, attention and detail that each requires.

Kenya possesses a vibrant spirit of innovation. Perpetua fosters this spirit by engaging in mentorship and knowledge-sharing through seminars and workshops, empowering entrepreneurs to navigate the complexities of IP law and inspiring a culture of IP protection among innovators and creatives.

Perpetua is committed to excellence in her work and she has earned the recognition of her seniors and peers in the field.

According to WTR1000, Perpetua’s clients describe her as “… polite, friendly, helpful and responsive. She produces high-quality work and turns it around quickly.”

WTR100 Rankings from 2018 to date

INTA Rising Star 2022-2023

The Lawyer Africa, Up and Coming commercial lawyers in Kenya, 2023

Vellum April 2023 Issue, Top Women in IP

IP Gorilla, Women in IP 2022

World IP Forum 2021 Powerful Women in IP

Managing IP Trademark Star, 2024

Focus areas

  • Patent and Trade Mark prosecution
  • Due diligence
  • Trade Mark enforcement and litigation
  • Copyright
  • Anti-counterfeiting
  • Domain name disputes
  • Contractual and Transactional IP
  • Unfair competition
  • Data privacy

Education

  • Catholic University of Eastern Africa (2011)
  • Kenya School of Law (Post-graduate Diploma in Law) (2014)
  • University of Cape Town, LLM (Intellectual Property) (2015)

Affiliations and accolades

  • Attorney of the High Court, Kenya
  • Member, Law Society of Kenya
  • Member, IP/ICT Liaison Committee Law Society of Kenya, Nairobi Branch (2024-2026)
  • Member, International Trademark Association (INTA)
  • Pro-Bono Committee Member, International Trademark Association (INTA)
  • Volunteer, WIPO Inventor Assistance Program (IAP)
  • Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC) Certified Arbitrator

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