MARKLAND is a law firm based in Kigali-Rwanda specializing in intellectual property registration (IP), Corporate and Commercial Law and Land and Property Transactions.


MARKLAND is a law firm based in Kigali-Rwanda specializing in intellectual property registration (IP), Corporate and Commercial Law and Land and Property Transactions.
Our specialty are : (1) Formalities required for registering, maintaining and renewing trademarks, patents and designs, (2) Providing legal advice in corporate and commercial law and (3) Transaction services in land and property transaction.
With almost 15 years of Experience of his Team in the field of Intellectual Property registration and Land and Property Transaction and Litigation, the team of MARKLAND has an excellent expertise to offer our clients.

Managing Partner
LL.B & MSc Business Law. Member of the Rwanda Bar Association and East African Law Society. 15+ years in IP & Corporate Law.

Associate
Joined MARKLAND in 2014 with extensive IP Registration experience. Heads the IP Department across Rwanda and Burundi.
Trademark application, availability search, conventional priority claims, and renewals in Rwanda and Burundi.
Filing of industrial designs and patent applications, priority claims, and payment of renewal fees.
Protection of copyrights and all related intellectual property rights for creators and businesses.
Company Registration, Corporate Governance, M&A, Contract Negotiation, and Regulatory Advice.
Verification of transferability, land use advice, litigation status, and tax payment verifications.
Representation from negotiation to registration, emphyteutic lease contracts and transfer of ownership.
With almost 15 years of experience in IP registration, Land Transactions and Litigation, the MARKLAND team delivers exceptional results for our clients.
"Our team has acquired the best knowledge in IP Rights at national and international levels."
