ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions Act
22. Assignment and licensing
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
22. Assignment and licensing
(1)The owners of traditional knowledge or cultural expressions rights shall have the right to assign and conclude licensing agreements.(2)Despite subsection (1), traditional knowledge or cultural expressions belonging to a local or traditional community shall not be assigned without the authorization of the custodian of the local or traditional community.(3)The holders of traditional knowledge or cultural expressions rights shall grant access, authorizations, assignments or licenses in respect of protected traditional knowledge or cultural expressions in writing and copy submitted to the Cabinet Secretary and the respective county executive committee member in charge of matters relating to traditional knowledge and culture.(4)Access, authorizations, assignments or licenses in respect of protected traditional knowledge or cultural expressions that have not been granted in writing shall have no effect.(5)The parties to a licensing agreement may seek the advice of the Cabinet Secretary when drawing up a document for the purpose of this section.(6)The Cabinet Secretary shall keep a register of all licenses and assignments granted under this section.