Your IP Legal Partner Across Africa

Your IP.
Registered & Protected
Across Africa.

Specialist intellectual property registration and prosecution in Kenya and across the ARIPO network. Whether you are a business, an individual innovator, or foreign counsel — we are your trusted local partner on the ground.

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19
Countries
ARIPO Coverage
Why clients choose us
ARIPO Listed Agent
Kenya Industrial Property Institute
Lawyer-Led Practice
Transparent Fee Schedules
Pan-African Network

About Stratedge Africa

Protecting what matters — your ideas, brands, and innovations

Stratedge Africa is a specialist IP legal consultancy headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. We work with a wide range of clients — from individual innovators and growing businesses to established corporations and international IP firms — providing expert guidance on intellectual property registration and protection across Africa.

Our work is anchored in Kenya and the ARIPO network, giving clients access to one of the broadest IP registration frameworks on the continent through a single, trusted point of contact. For matters beyond our direct jurisdictions, we draw on a carefully selected network of local partners.

Every matter is handled with the rigour, confidentiality, and accountability that your intellectual property deserves.

19+
African countries accessible through a single ARIPO filing instruction
Our Commitments
✓Qualified lawyer handling every matter
✓Transparent, itemised fee schedules
✓Clear, timely communication
✓Officially accredited ARIPO agent
✓Pan-African reach via trusted partnerships

What We Do

Our Services

Trademarks
End-to-end trademark registration and prosecution — from filing and examination through publication, opposition handling, and grant. We protect your brand wherever your market is.
Filing · Prosecution · Opposition
Patents
Protection for your inventions through filing, substantive examination, office action responses, and grant proceedings — securing your innovation rights with precision.
Filing · Examination · Grant
Industrial Designs
Registration and protection of the aesthetic and ornamental features of your products — securing the visual identity of what you create before others can copy it.
Registration · Protection
Utility Models
A faster, cost-effective route to protection for functional innovations and improvements — ideal for incremental inventions that may not meet full patent thresholds.
Registration · Innovation
Copyright
Registration and advisory on copyright protection for creative and literary works through the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) — establishing a clear legal record of ownership and authorship.
KECOBO · Registration · Advisory
IP Advice & Strategy
Practical legal guidance on IP protection strategy, portfolio planning, and landscape analysis. Whether you are launching a product, building a brand, or assessing your IP position — we provide clear, actionable counsel.
Advisory · Strategy · Opinions

Why Stratedge Africa

What sets us apart

We combine legal expertise, local knowledge, and genuine commitment to client outcomes — whether you are protecting your first brand or managing a global IP portfolio in Africa.

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Lawyer-Led, Always
Every matter is handled by a qualified IP advocate. Your instructions go directly to the lawyer responsible for your rights — not a paralegal, not a filing clerk.
02
Officially Accredited ARIPO Agent
We are listed on the ARIPO register of accredited agents — giving you the assurance of verified, authorised representation across the network's 19 member states.
03
Transparent, Predictable Fees
We provide clear fee schedules upfront with no surprises. Official registry fees and professional fees are always itemised separately so you know exactly what to expect.
04
Clear, Timely Communication
We keep you informed at every stage of your matter. Whether you are down the road or across the world, you will always receive straightforward updates and direct responses.
05
Pan-African Reach
For matters beyond Kenya and ARIPO, we work through a trusted network of local counsel across the continent — giving you reliable coverage without managing multiple relationships.

Coverage

Kenya, ARIPO & Beyond

We file directly in Kenya and across all ARIPO member states. For other African jurisdictions, we coordinate through established local counsel partnerships.

Banjul Protocol
Single trademark application covering up to 19 ARIPO member states — streamlined, cost-effective continental brand protection.
Harare Protocol
Regional patent and utility model framework covering ARIPO member states — one filing route for inventions across the network.
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Kenya
Direct Filing
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ARIPO
19 Member States
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South Africa
Via Partnership
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Nigeria
Via Partnership
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Tanzania
ARIPO Member
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Uganda
ARIPO Member
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Ethiopia
Via Partnership
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Get in Touch

Let's protect your IP in Africa.

Whether you have an immediate filing instruction, need IP advice, or simply want to explore how we can support your interests across Africa — we would be glad to hear from you.

Email
hello@stratedge.africa
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Response Time
Within 2–3 business days