David Opijah
Partner | Nairobi
Contact
T: +254 20 503 1600
E: david.opijah@bowmanslaw.com
Overview
David is the Head of Trade Marks in our Nairobi office and a member of the Intellectual Property practice group.
He specialises in intellectual property with a focus on litigation, technology, data privacy and e-commerce, and trademark, patent and design protection. He advises on trademarks, patents, design and copyrights..
He has a B.Ed from Moi University, an LLB from the University of London, UK, and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. David is admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, is a Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths. He is also a Patent Agent. Most recently, he was appointed to serve on the Internet Committee of the International Trade Mark Association (INTA).
He assists clients on mandates across various sectors including Aviation, Construction, Consumer Goods, Education, Energy, Entertainment, Financial Institutions, Hotels and Leisure, Industrials, Infrastructure, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Transport and Logistics and Technology, Media and Telecommunications, among others.
Experience
Key Sectors
- He assists clients on mandates across various sectors including Aviation, Construction, Consumer Goods, Education, Energy, Entertainment, Financial Institutions, Hotels and Leisure, Industrials, Infrastructure, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Transport and Logistics and Technology, Media and Telecommunications, among others.
Awards
- Chambers and Partners ranked David as Up and Coming in Intellectual Property (Kenya) for three consecutive years (2022-2024).
‘David Opijah is a hands-on lawyer.’ – Chambers and Partners, 2024
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Qualifications
- B.Ed from Moi University.
- LLB from the University of London, UK.
- Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, is a Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths.
- Patent Agent.
- Serves on the Internet Committee of the International Trade Mark Association (INTA).
INSIGHTS
Overview
David is the Head of Trade Marks in our Nairobi office and a member of the Intellectual Property practice group.
He specialises in intellectual property with a focus on litigation, technology, data privacy and e-commerce, and trademark, patent and design protection. He advises on trademarks, patents, design and copyrights..
He has a B.Ed from Moi University, an LLB from the University of London, UK, and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. David is admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, is a Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths. He is also a Patent Agent. Most recently, he was appointed to serve on the Internet Committee of the International Trade Mark Association (INTA).
He assists clients on mandates across various sectors including Aviation, Construction, Consumer Goods, Education, Energy, Entertainment, Financial Institutions, Hotels and Leisure, Industrials, Infrastructure, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Transport and Logistics and Technology, Media and Telecommunications, among others.
Experience
Key Sectors
- He assists clients on mandates across various sectors including Aviation, Construction, Consumer Goods, Education, Energy, Entertainment, Financial Institutions, Hotels and Leisure, Industrials, Infrastructure, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Transport and Logistics and Technology, Media and Telecommunications, among others.
Awards
- Chambers and Partners ranked David as Up and Coming in Intellectual Property (Kenya) for three consecutive years (2022-2024).
‘David Opijah is a hands-on lawyer.’ – Chambers and Partners, 2024
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