Is Litigation a Rational Cost? Assessing ADR as an appropriate means of addressing Copyright Infringement Cases
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by Natasha Karanja
11h ago
Introduction Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) derive their value from the ability to enforce them.1 Thus, IPRs have been safeguarded through enforcement powers granted to them by their “respective constitutive legislation.”2 The courts play a vital role as ‘enforcers’ and ‘protectors’ of IPR as they are held to be, the most effective means of measurement when it comes to assessing the efficacy of IPRs. 3 Assessing copyrights in particular, various scholars have alluded to the issue of a “small claims problem”. 4 Litigation as a means of redress has been questioned due to the costly nature o ..read more
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Role of Epistemic Data Justice in Data Governance for Rural Women in Africa
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by Nelson Otieno Okeyo
5d ago
Introduction Women make up about 50% of the population in Africa.170% to 80% of these women live in rural areas. Rural women possess unique knowledge about agriculture and food production, environmental conservation, medicine, energy production, and artisanal mining. Rural women in Kenya, for instance, have unique traditional knowledge about crafts, agriculture, medicine, and other ways of life. In Tanzania, rural women have traditional knowledge about agriculture and environmental protection. Experiences in Uganda and Malawi also mirror this pattern.2 In some cases, knowledge of rural women i ..read more
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Data Protection Challenges for Refugee Women in Africa
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by Teresia Munywoki
5d ago
Introduction In today’s interconnected world, data holds significant importance as a critical asset globally. In Africa, navigating processing of personal data and privacy poses distinctive challenges, especially for vulnerable groups like refugee women.1 Personal data refers to information recorded in any format that enables the identification of an individual.2 This includes details such as nationality, age, marital status, educational background, occupation, identification numbers, and any other particulars assigned to a person.3 Additionally, personal data encompasses identity information ..read more
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The Interplay of Privacy and Artificial Intelligence: Contextualising Kenya’s Journey in AI Integration
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by Doreen Abiero
1w ago
In the contemporary era marked by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), discussions revolving around technology and data protection have intensified, focusing notably on privacy, surveillance, ethics, and the quest for equitable solutions. This academic exposition endeavors to delve comprehensively into the ramifications of AI on privacy and elucidate the imperative measures required to safeguard individuals’ rights amidst this dynamically evolving digital landscape. Privacy assumes paramount significance in the digital era owing to the unprecedented proliferation of data gene ..read more
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Emerging Trends in Image Rights and Social Media
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by CIPIT
1w ago
In this episode Florence Ogonjo is joined by Dr. Nomalanga Mashinini a senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, where she facilitates the LLM Cyberlaw course. Dr. Nomalanga is founder and host of the podcast ‘Image Rights by N Mashinini’. Florence and Nomalanga have an in-depth discussion on the foundational basics of image rights and how social media has changed how image rights is perceived both in Kenya and South Africa. Resources Legal Protections for Image Rights in Kenya https://cipit.strathmore.edu/legal-protections-for-image-rights-in-kenya/#:~:text=Simply%2C%20image%20r ..read more
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Digital ID in Kenya (An Advisory Policy Paper providing a roadmap to the implementation of a Rights Respecting Digital ID Regime in Kenya) 2023
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by CIPIT
1M ago
 The post Digital ID in Kenya (An Advisory Policy Paper providing a roadmap to the implementation of a Rights Respecting Digital ID Regime in Kenya) 2023 first appeared on Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology law. The post Digital ID in Kenya (An Advisory Policy Paper providing a roadmap to the implementation of a Rights Respecting Digital ID Regime in Kenya) 2023 appeared first on Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology law ..read more
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Copyright in the lens of Caller Ring Back Tones: An Analysis of Garfield Spencer v Airtel Uganda and 2 others
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by Calvin Mulindwa
1M ago
In today’s digital age, when you call someone instead of the usual ringing tone, you may hear a personalised audio. This audio may be a snippet of a song, a funny audio, or a spoken bible verse.1 These auditory companions are known as caller ring back tones. The audio files are subject to copyright protection, which gives the author the economic right to commercially exploit their work as well as the moral right to be attributed as the creator of the work. The provision of ring back tones has led to copyright infringement issues, with authors claiming infringement.2 This blog delves into copyr ..read more
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MICKEY MOUSE AND MINNIE MOUSE NO LONGER BELONG TO DISNEY: UNDERSTANDING THE PUBLIC DOMAIN
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by Cynthia Nzuki
1M ago
When the clock hit midnight on New Year’s Eve, January 1st, 2024, the copyright protection on several creative works expired.1 One of these works is The Walt Disney’s famous and most iconic character, the original version of Mickey Mouse.2 Mickey Mouse, together with Minnie Mouse, were introduced to the world in Disney’s 1928 animated film ‘Steamboat Willie’3 and went on to become recognisable characters that would be associated with the Walt Disney brand for years. However, this has come to an end with the expiry of the copyright leading to the works entering the public domain. So, what is th ..read more
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WHY ARE A MAJORITY OF CHATBOTS FEMALE, AND WHAT CAN WE DO TO MITIGATE THE RISKS THEREIN?
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by Josephine R. Kaaniru
1M ago
Introduction The female gendering of AI assistants is perpetuated to encourage greater acceptability, as companies believe that female voices are more approachable than their male counterparts.1 Unfortunately, this female gendering of AI assistants plays on human perceptions and stereotypes of assistive roles and subservience associated with women.2 They also expose cultural expectations on women, where women are expected to be concerned, pleasant, effective communicators, and constantly available to serve people’s needs. In an earlier blog, CIPIT explored the potential negative impact on wome ..read more
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Digital Rights in Focus: Navigating Kenya’s Maisha Namba Implementation Landscape
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by Doreen Abiero & Florence Ogonjo
1M ago
In a significant collaboration, Amnesty International Kenya and the Centre for Intellectual Property Information and Technology (CIPIT) recently launched an Advisory Policy Paper on Implementing Rights Respecting Digital ID in Kenya. This collaborative effort provided valuable insights into the complexities of Kenya’s digital ID initiative and its potential impact on Kenyan citizens with a focus on the key principles that the government should take into account in the rollout and implementation of digital ID. The joint paper focused on the importance of creating a rights-respecting and data pr ..read more
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