What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Kenya after filing?

The application process follows these steps:

1. Application Examination, which includes checking:
   
   
   
   1. formal requirements
   
   
   2. classification
   
   
   3. descriptiveness
   
   
   4. distinctiveness
   
   
   5. deceptiveness
   
   
   6. conflicts with existing registrations
   
   
   
   


2. Publication of application details, such as:
   
   
   
   1. the mark
   
   
   2. application number
   
   
   3. applicant's name
   
   
   4. application date
   
   
   5. applicant's address
   
   
   6. goods/services
   
   
   7. trademark representation
   
   
   
   


3. Registration