The usage of the term ‘ Riggy G ‘ in violation of trademark legislation in Kenya will result in a fine of Ksh200,000 or a jail term of five years.
On April 30th, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua received confirmation that his trademark application was accepted by the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI).
The deputy president has filed for a trademark to prevent others from using his name without permission, according to a document released by the institute. This application was made on November 10, 2022.
If no valid opposition is filed within six months, Gachagua will be granted complete authority to use the term ‘Riggy G’ across various media including printed material, headwear, clothing, entertainment events, and more.
According to the document, the use of the phrase listed below is prohibited for individuals.
Printed matter and photographs
Goods made of paper or cardboard which cannot be categorized based on function or purpose and paper or cardboard figurines and artwork are included.
The document contained snippets such as Lithographs, paintings, and watercolours either with or without frames; stamps for parcels; pamphlets; signboards; periodicals; wrapping items; containers embracing paper bags, envelopes.
Clothing, footwear, headgear
The institute acknowledged that their services encompass the provision of training, conducting of cultural and sporting activities, coaching or training of individuals, arrangement and execution of congresses, as well as the organization of competitions.
Education or entertainment
KIPI has stated that the phrase in question will be forbidden in various circumstances such as organizing sports competitions, publishing texts or books, providing electronic publications online, and even in entertainment. This measure will extend to the online publication of electronic books and journals as well.
The Trademark Act stipulates that anyone found guilty of misusing a trademark can either be imposed with a Ksh200,000 monetary fine or imprisonment for a period of five years or possibly even both.
It is illegal to sell or import goods or provide services that have a registered trademark falsely applied to them. Those who do so will be committing a crime.
According to the ACT, the individual may be subject to a maximum fine of two hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for up to five years, or both.
In September 2022, Gachagua found himself gravitating towards the moniker ‘Riggy G’, which he playfully attributed to Ivy Chelimo, the highly innovative lifestyle content creator.
Months after Chelimo tweeted it during the deputy presidential debate on July 19, 2022, held at the Catholic University, the name caused quite a stir on the internet.
The usage of the term ‘Riggy G’ in violation of trademark legislation in Kenya will result in a fine of Ksh200,000 or a jail term of five years.
On April 30th, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua received confirmation that his trademark application was accepted by the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI).
The deputy president has filed for a trademark to prevent others from using his name without permission, according to a document released by the institute. This application was made on November 10, 2022.
If no valid opposition is filed within six months, Gachagua will be granted complete authority to use the term ‘Riggy G’ across various media including printed material, headwear, clothing, entertainment events, and more.
According to the document, the use of the phrase listed below is prohibited for individuals.
Printed matter and photographs
Goods made of paper or cardboard which cannot be categorized based on function or purpose and paper or cardboard figurines and artwork are included.
The document contained snippets such as Lithographs, paintings, and watercolours either with or without frames; stamps for parcels; pamphlets; signboards; periodicals; wrapping items; containers embracing paper bags, envelopes.
Clothing, footwear, headgear
The institute acknowledged that their services encompass the provision of training, conducting of cultural and sporting activities, coaching or training of individuals, arrangement and execution of congresses, as well as the organization of competitions.
Education or entertainment
KIPI has stated that the phrase in question will be forbidden in various circumstances such as organizing sports competitions, publishing texts or books, providing electronic publications online, and even in entertainment. This measure will extend to the online publication of electronic books and journals as well.
The Trademark Act stipulates that anyone found guilty of misusing a trademark can either be imposed with a Ksh200,000 monetary fine or imprisonment for a period of five years or possibly even both.
It is illegal to sell or import goods or provide services that have a registered trademark falsely applied to them. Those who do so will be committing a crime.
According to the ACT, the individual may be subject to a maximum fine of two hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for up to five years, or both.
In September 2022, Gachagua found himself gravitating towards the moniker ‘Riggy G’, which he playfully attributed to Ivy Chelimo, the highly innovative lifestyle content creator.
Months after Chelimo tweeted it during the deputy presidential debate on July 19, 2022, held at the Catholic University, the name caused quite a stir on the internet.
Rigathi Gachagua, the Deputy President, expressed his surprise at the fact that the imaginative youth had come up with a unique nickname for him. They scrutinized his given name and decided to jazz it up a bit by dubbing him Riggy G.
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