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Software Developers: Know Your IP Rights to Protect Your Code

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

A training session at Zone01 Kisumu taught developers about copyright, patents, trade secrets, and trademarks in software. Copyright automatically protects code expression in Kenya, but registration with KECOBO strengthens enforcement. Patents protect novel algorithms, while trade secrets require confidentiality measures.

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The article offers a solid primer on IP basics, but developers should consult a lawyer for jurisdiction-specific advice beyond this overview.
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