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Edgar Mgwila Mwakibik

Country Manager (Tanzania)

Edgar Mgwila Mwakibik

Overview

Mr. Edgar Mgwila Mwakibik is Principal at United Trademark & Patent Services, based in the Tanzania office.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree and is an Advocate of the High Court and Subordinate Courts of Tanzania.

Mr. Mwakibik brings over nine years of experience in corporate law, conveyancing, and intellectual property law. His expertise includes advising clients on corporate transactions, property matters, and the full spectrum of intellectual property protection and enforcement.

He is a member of the Tanganyika Law Society and the East Africa Law Society.

Experience

Nov. 2013 – Present
Principal
United Trademark & Patent Services, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Education

The Law School of Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Advanced Diploma
2017 – 2018
Tumaini University
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Bachelor of Laws
2010 – 2013

Areas of Expertise

  • IP Filing and Prosecution
  • Trademarks
  • Copyright
  • Trade secrets
  • Plant Variety Rights (PVR) & Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR)
  • Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin
  • IP Portfolio and asset management
  • Maintenance fees and renewals
  • IP Litigation & Enforcement
  • Infringement and validity actions
  • Online Brand Protection
  • Anti-Counterfeiting
  • Cance

Professional Memberships

Tanganyika Law Society (TLS)
East Africa Law Society (EALS)

Overview

Mr. Edgar Mgwila Mwakibik is Principal at United Trademark & Patent Services, based in the Tanzania office.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree and is an Advocate of the High Court and Subordinate Courts of Tanzania.

Mr. Mwakibik brings over nine years of experience in corporate law, conveyancing, and intellectual property law. His expertise includes advising clients on corporate transactions, property matters, and the full spectrum of intellectual property protection and enforcement.

He is a member of the Tanganyika Law Society and the East Africa Law Society.

Experience

Nov. 2013 – Present
Principal
United Trademark & Patent Services, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Education

The Law School of Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Advanced Diploma
2017 – 2018
Tumaini University
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Bachelor of Laws
2010 – 2013

Areas of Expertise

  • IP Filing and Prosecution
  • Trademarks
  • Copyright
  • Trade secrets
  • Plant Variety Rights (PVR) & Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR)
  • Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin
  • IP Portfolio and asset management
  • Maintenance fees and renewals
  • IP Litigation & Enforcement
  • Infringement and validity actions
  • Online Brand Protection
  • Anti-Counterfeiting
  • Cance

Professional Memberships

Tanganyika Law Society (TLS)
East Africa Law Society (EALS)