Protecting KU innovations and turning research outputs into commercial impact
The Intellectual Property Rights and Commercialisation Office manages patent registrations, intellectual property licensing and the commercialisation of inventions arising from Kenyatta University research activities. The office safeguards the interests of the university and its researchers while ensuring innovations reach the market for societal benefit.
The office advises staff and students on IP protection options, manages the university's IP portfolio in liaison with the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI), negotiates licensing and technology transfer agreements, and supports spin-off creation in collaboration with the Directorate of Innovation and the Chandaria Incubation Centre.
Filing and prosecution of patents for inventions developed by KU researchers and students.
Protection of creative works, software, publications and university trademarks.
Negotiating licensing deals that move KU technologies into industry and the market.
Supporting researchers to form spin-off companies around commercialisable innovations.
Workshops and clinics on intellectual property rights for staff and students.
Administration of the KU IP policy, revenue sharing and resolution of IP disputes.
Intellectual Property Rights and Commercialisation Office
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya
