David Opijah
Partner | Nairobi
Contact
T: +254 20 503 1675
Overview
David specialises in intellectual property with a focus on litigation, technology, data privacy and e-commerce, and trademark, patent and design protection. He advises on trademarks, patents, design and copyrights.
David is admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, is a Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths. He is also a Patent Agent. Most recently, he was appointed to serve on the Internet Committee of the International Trade Mark Association (INTA).
He assists clients on mandates across various sectors including Aviation, Construction, Consumer Goods, Education, Energy, Entertainment, Financial Institutions, Hotels and Leisure, Industrials, Infrastructure, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Transport and Logistics and Technology, Media and Telecommunications, among others.
Experience
Key Sectors
- He assists clients on mandates across various sectors including Aviation, Construction, Consumer Goods, Education, Energy, Entertainment, Financial Institutions, Hotels and Leisure, Industrials, Infrastructure, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Transport and Logistics and Technology, Media and Telecommunications, among others.
Awards
- Chambers Global ranked David in Band 3 for his work in Intellectual Property in Kenya (2025-2026) and prior, as Up and Coming for the same category (2022-2023).
- World Trademark Review recognised Francis as a WTR Global Leader: Private Practice (2025).
‘David provides very good advice in a timely manner. He has a good understanding of our work and how we operate.’ – Chambers Global, 2026
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Qualifications
- B.Ed from Moi University.
- LLB from the University of London, UK.
- Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, is a Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths.
- Patent Agent.
- Serves on the Internet Committee of the International Trade Mark Association (INTA).
INSIGHTS
Overview
David specialises in intellectual property with a focus on litigation, technology, data privacy and e-commerce, and trademark, patent and design protection. He advises on trademarks, patents, design and copyrights.
David is admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, is a Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths. He is also a Patent Agent. Most recently, he was appointed to serve on the Internet Committee of the International Trade Mark Association (INTA).
He assists clients on mandates across various sectors including Aviation, Construction, Consumer Goods, Education, Energy, Entertainment, Financial Institutions, Hotels and Leisure, Industrials, Infrastructure, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Transport and Logistics and Technology, Media and Telecommunications, among others.
Experience
Key Sectors
- He assists clients on mandates across various sectors including Aviation, Construction, Consumer Goods, Education, Energy, Entertainment, Financial Institutions, Hotels and Leisure, Industrials, Infrastructure, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Transport and Logistics and Technology, Media and Telecommunications, among others.
Awards
- Chambers Global ranked David in Band 3 for his work in Intellectual Property in Kenya (2025-2026) and prior, as Up and Coming for the same category (2022-2023).
- World Trademark Review recognised Francis as a WTR Global Leader: Private Practice (2025).
‘David provides very good advice in a timely manner. He has a good understanding of our work and how we operate.’ – Chambers Global, 2026
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