Misusing the name Riggy G will lead to 200K fine

Image: Deputy president Riggy G

Kenyans who use the name “Riggy G” without permission will have to pay Ksh200,000 or risk serving five years in prison.

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This comes after the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) approved Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s trademark application on April 30.

According to a document released by the institute, the vice president submitted an application for the trademark on November 10, 2022, barring others from using the name without his consent.

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Unless a legitimate objection is submitted within six months, Gachagua will have complete rights to use the term “Riggy G” in all forms of written matter, apparel and headgear, and entertainment events, among other things.

Deputy president Riggy G

The phrase may not be used on the following things, according to the document:

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This comprises “certain goods made of paper or cardboard that are not classified otherwise by function or purpose;” works of art and figurines made of paper or cardboard.

Lithographs, paintings, and watercolors, framed or unframed; address labels; booklets; banners and billboards; magazines; material for packaging; packaging containers, envelopes, and paper bags,” the document said in part.

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