Trademark Notice: Protection of the Registered Name "TENRI" in Kenya
Public notice regarding the exclusive trademark rights registered with the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) and strict prohibition of unauthorized use or misrepresentation.
Registered Trademark with Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI)
Notice is hereby given to the general public, organizations, institutions, and commercial entities that the name "TENRI", along with its associated emblems, symbols, and logos, is an officially Registered Trademark in the Republic of Kenya with the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) under the Trade Marks Act (Cap. 506, Laws of Kenya).
All proprietary rights, title, and interest in and to the trademark "TENRI" belong exclusively to Tenrikyo Church Headquarters and its authorized mission centre, the Kenya Tenri Society.
Any unauthorized use, reproduction, imitation, display, or exploitation of the name "TENRI" without prior express written permission from Kenya Tenri Society constitutes trademark infringement, unfair competition, and passing off under applicable Kenyan laws.
Prohibited & Unauthorized Uses
The following actions are strictly unlawful without prior written consent:
- Using "TENRI" in any business name, institutional name, school, clinic, CBO, or NGO without authorization
- Misrepresenting affiliation, endorsement, partnership, or branch status with Kenya Tenri Society (Passing Off)
- Soliciting donations, charitable contributions, or commercial deals using the name or goodwill of TENRI
- Registering domain names, social media handles, or product lines containing "TENRI"
Legal Consequences & Enforcement
Kenya Tenri Society vigorously protects its intellectual property rights through:
- Issuance of formal Cease and Desist notices against infringing parties
- Seeking immediate interim and permanent injunctions in the courts of Kenya
- Claims for statutory damages, accounting of profits, and full recovery of legal costs
- Seizure and destruction of infringing signage and materials, alongside criminal complaints where fraud is detected
Suspect Unauthorized Use or Have Inquiries?
If you encounter any individual, school, business, or organization claiming affiliation with TENRI in Kenya, or if you suspect fraudulent solicitation or trademark infringement, please notify our secretariat immediately to verify authenticity.