It is actually illegal to use public funds/resources to protect private interests. This is why it would be a mistake to allow public offices, e.g. State Law Office and dedicated police offers, to enforce the day-to-day protection of (mostly wealthy western corporates) private IPs/trademark rights. Yes, the law may exist, but the aggrieved companies should incur the benefits and costs of their registered rights- NOT for them to enjoy the benefits yet additionally charge taxpayers the costs of maintaining the status quo By this argument a registrar of motor vehicles, state land office or police force is illegal, as they exist to protect private property. Unless you don't believe in the notion of *any* intellectual property? Hence in a university, copying an assignment is just as well? -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki@gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |