PagePagePagePagePagePagePagePagePagePagePageIPWORTH | Transforming African Creative Brilliance into Scalable Enterprises
Intellectual Property
& Creative Business Consulting,
Nairobi, Kenya

Your
Creative
Work Has
Value. We
Make Sure
You Benefit
From That.

We are an IP strategy and development firm
 for African creatives based in Nairobi
that helps creatives, content creators,
creative businesses, and entrepreneurs
register, protect, value, and monetize
their intellectual property
legally and strategically.

African creative studio workshop representing artistic value and professional business growth

THE PROBLEM

I have a unique invention but no patent protection

You have developed a proprietary method or technical innovation, but without a patent, competitors can legally reverse-engineer and profit from your hard work. Your competitive advantage is at risk every day it remains unfiled.

Protect your brand from market confusion

Secure your identity before others do. Unregistered brands face high risks of reputation dilution and forced rebranding. We ensure your creative assets are legally fortified across African markets.

Our secret recipes and client lists are leaking to competitors

Trade secrets are only protected if you take active steps to keep them secret. Without non-disclosure agreements and internal IP policies, your most valuable business intelligence can walk out the door with a former employee.

My song got a copyright strike on YouTube right after I started earning

You uploaded your music. You got monetized. Then a claim came in and your revenue disappeared. If you used an AI music tool like Suno or Udio, this is happening more and more and most musicians don't know it's coming until it's too late.

A brand used my photo, beat, or design and didn't pay me

Without structured IP protection, unique creative works are vulnerable to exploitation, piracy, and theft in a rapidly digitalizing global market. In addition, without the right registrations and contracts in place, you had no legal ground to stand on when it happened.

I don't know what to charge, so I either undercharge or lose the client.

You know you're worth more. But without data, you're guessing. And guessing is costing you money.

IPTHAMANI valuation app interface on mobile

the solution

Know What Your Creative Work is Worth in Numbers

IPTHAMANI is our proprietary IP valuation and asset management platform built specifically for African creatives. Get a valuation report that you can use in banks and financial institutions to show the financial value of your creativity. Generate rate cards, log and track your creative assets, and walk into any negotiation with data to back you up.

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WHAT WE DO

Services Overview

Creative Industry Services Built for the African Market

From a first copyright registration in Nairobi to a full IP audit for an established artsite in Kigali, Rwanda we meet you where you are.

TRADEMARKS & BRANDING

Protect Your Identity

For businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs seeking to secure their brand assets in the Kenyan market.

• Trademark search and clearance reports at KIPI
• Registration of logos, slogans, and distinctive brand names
• Portfolio monitoring to prevent brand infringement
• Cease and desist actions against brand imitators
• Licensing and franchising agreements for business expansion

CORPORATE IP STRATEGY

IP for Business Growth

Strategic advisory for Kenyan SMEs and corporations leveraging IP as a core business asset.

• Trade secret protection and non-disclosure frameworks
• IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and investments
• Commercialization strategies for industrial designs and patents
• Employee and contractor IP assignment agreements
• Developing internal IP policies and innovation incentives

IP CONSULTING

Protect Your Work

Copyright registration, trademark filing, and business registration.

• Copyright registration with KECOBO (Kenya Copyright Board)

• Trademark filing and monitoring with KIPI

• Business registration and legal structuring (BRS)

• IP rights advisory under Kenyan law and the Berne Convention

• Contracts recording deals, collabs, licensing, and brand partnerships

IP ASSET MANAGEMENT

Full Catalogue Audit & IP Asset Registration

A structured, end-to-end audit of everything you own, every song, recording, design, film, brand asset, and agreement.

We perform a deep dive into your creative assets, verifying ownership and mapping every revenue stream. Our experts identify risks, assign professional IDs, and deliver a structured IP Asset Register with a priority action plan to protect and monetise your catalogue.

MUSIC & DISTRIBUTION

Release your Music to platforms easily

A claim just hit your channel. Here is what to do and who to call.

• Rapid assessment of the claim and your legal position
• Platform dispute filing and appeals support (YouTube, streaming platforms)
• AI music copyright risk review — know your exposure before your next upload
• Pre-release copyright clearance and risk assessment
• Documentation support to strengthen your case
• Distributor selection guidance: DistroKid, TuneCore, Boomplay, Amuse compared for your situation

CONTRACTS & LEGAL

Contract & Legal Document Service

Kenya-law-compliant legal documents your clients can actually read.

• Recording contracts, collaboration agreements, work-for-hire agreements
• Brand partnership and influencer deal contracts
• IP licensing frameworks for musicians, designers, and agencies
• Contract review: bring us an agreement before you sign it
• Done-in-one sessions: one fixed engagement, one complete document

IPTHAMANI

Know What to Charge

Generate professional rate cards, get your IP valued, and price your work with data.

• IP valuation estimate based on your reach, sector, and market

• Professional rate card generation for shows, beats, and sync deals

• IP Ledger: log and track every creative asset you own

• Africa-informed methodology

IP TRAINING

Masterclasses & Workshops

We train IP literacy for creatives, organisations, and institutions.

• IP basics: what you own and how to protect it
• Monetisation strategy: income streams to consider
• How to price your work: rate cards and negotiation
• Business of creativity: structures and revenue models
• Formats: workshops, online sessions, and programmes

RESEARCH

Research Within the Creative Economy

Credible data on Kenya’s creative industries for organisations and policy bodies.

• Sector mapping: music, film, fashion, and visual arts
• IP landscape assessments in Kenya and East Africa
• Creative economy sizing and valuation studies
• Policy research and advisory briefs
• Led by Dr. Thuku Kimani, Founding Partner-Research

Wahu Kiragu, Founder and CEO of IPWORTH

I have spent years watching some of Africa’s most brilliant minds create culture that moves the world, only to see them struggle to pay their own bills. It is a gap that has always felt personal to me.

I started this consultancy to help shift the balance of power for creatives in Kenya. Too often, talented artists and creators settle for less than their work deserves. My mission is to help them understand their worth, confidently advocate for it, and take control of their creative careers.

When we use IP-THAMANI, our AI-powered tool generates a preliminary valuation figure for your work along with practical insights on how to strengthen and grow your creative assets. This structured, data-informed snapshot is designed to help you understand your current position, prepare for opportunities, and plan your next steps, with the option to work with IPWorth consultants for personalised guidance and support.

Wahu KiraguFounder and CEO, IPWorth
Upcoming Event

Creative IP, Protection and Monetization Masterclass

23rd June 2026 | 8.00 PM EAT

Join our exclusive webinar to learn how to safeguard your artistic brilliance and build scalable revenue models.

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