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Parallel imports remain a grey area for IP rights in East Africa

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda each have different legal approaches to the treatment of parallel imports, making generalisations dangerous for trademark owners and importers alike.

Parallel imports remain a grey area for IP rights in East Africa
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“This puts a stake in the ground”: why brands must pay attention to the Maasai IP initiative

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