Alan Wanjohi

Associate

Alan Wanjohi is an Associate in our Corporate & Commercial practice. He is an intellectual property and commercial lawyer, with over four years' experience working within various sectors in Kenya. Alan is also a duly admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, who leverages his expertise in technology, intellectual property, corporate, and commercial law to deliver innovative solutions and protect clients' interests.

Alan Wanjohi

About Alan

Alan began his legal career at various leading law firms in Nairobi before joining Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr in November 2024.

Areas of expertise

Experience

  • Successfully represented a renowned local Film & TV Producer in infringement proceedings against a global Content Distribution Company.

  • Successfully represented clients in civil and criminal suits regarding infringement of their Intellectual Property Rights.

  • Drafted a Joint Venture (JV) & Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement between a Robotics Company and a Technology Incubator Hub.

  • Advised a regional bank on how to create IP-backed securities, thereby enabling IPR holders to borrow loans against their Intellectual Property.

  • Successfully filed numerous IP related applications on behalf of clients, including trade mark, copyright and patent applications.

  • Successfully conducted trainings on IP and Data Protection related matters for clients and their staff.

Credentials

Education

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) (Honours), University of Nairobi

Membership

  • Law Society of Kenya (LSK)

LANGUAGES

  • English

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