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Margreth Thomas Somme is an Associate Trainee at Rive & Co in Dar es Salaam, where she works in the Intellectual Property, Technology and Data department, leveraging over 2 years of experience. His expertise spans Intellectual Property (IP), technology, privacy and data protection laws, as well as investment law in Tanzania and Zanzibar.

Somme is a dynamic professional whose expertise extends beyond the realm of Intellectual Property law. She has successfully managed to become a trademark lawyer in Tanzania and Zanzibar, she is celebrated not only for her legal acumen but also for a diverse skill set that transcends traditional legal boundaries. She has gained acclaim for her expertise in the registration of trademarks copyrights and patents, successfully securing these intellectual property rights for clients worldwide.

As a proficient in the field of intellectual property law, she focuses specifically on areas such as trademark law, preventing unfair competition, safeguarding copyrights, managing designs, addressing intermediary liability, navigating issues related to artificial intelligence, managing content matters, and ensuring data protection.

In conclusion, Margreth Thoams Somme’s extensive knowledge in Intellectual Property, technology, and Data law positions her as a highly esteemed and invaluable advisor for clients seeking counsel on diverse legal and regulatory issues in Tanzania and Zanzibar.

ADMISSIONS AND AFFILICATIONS:

Membership 

• Tawla
• East Africa Law Society

Professional Qualifications

• Lawyer / Associate Trainee in the Intellectual Property, Technology, Fintech & Data Department.

ARTICLES WRITTEN:

1. Fintech Revolution: Navigating Intellectual Property in Financial Technology.
2. Trademarks and Social Media Handles Protection.
3. Unveiling the Intellectual Property Landscape in Clean Energy: Navigating Innovation and Sustainability
4. AI Law: Safeguarding Innovation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
5. Cultivating Innovation: Intellectual Property in Carbon Farming and Plant Breeding
6. Preserving Heritage and Quality: Exploring the Significance of Geographic Indication in Protecting Unique Products
7. Trademark Assignments in Zanzibar
8. Ngo Registration in Tanzania
9. Protection of an Application in Tanzania Using Trademarks, And Copyright Avenues as Well as Patents.
10. Patent Protection, infringement – legal and financial consequences.
11. Intellectual property rights are designed to promote and protect the creations and inventions of the mind.
12. Insights About a Priority in Trademarks.
13. Importance of Conducting a Trademark Search.
14. Copyrights Registration in Tanzania.
15. Unlocking Trademark Protection: A Comprehensive guideline on the Trademark Application Process in ARIPO