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Copyright and Neighboring rights, Intellectual Property, Weekly Brief Updates

Registrar General Rallies youth to protect ideas as Uganda launches IP in a Box

The Registrar General Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, has called on young innovators to embrace intellectual property (IP) as a critical tool for transforming creativity into sustainable economic value, as Uganda launched the IP in a Box Game Lab. Speaking at the launch, Ms. Kainobwisho said the initiative marks a turning point in how IP education…
December 15, 20250Likes0Comments
Board Affairs, Communication & Corporate Affairs, Copyright and Neighboring rights, Intellectual Property, Registrar General's Office, URSB General Activities, Weekly Brief Updates

Justice Minister Mao Hails IP Education as Key to Uganda’s Innovation Future

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has reiterated the Government’s strong commitment to innovation and intellectual property (IP) as Uganda continues to build a modern, future‑focused economy. Speaking on Friday at the offices of Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) in Kololo, Minister Mao praised the role of the WIPO Academy in demystifying…
December 15, 20250Likes0Comments
Copyright and Neighboring rights, Intellectual Property, Registrar General's Office, URSB General Activities, Weekly Brief Updates

Youth-led Innovation Journey; WIPO DG Launches “IP in Schools” Project

On Friday, 5 December 2025, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director General Daren Tang officially launched the “IP in Schools” project in Uganda, marking a historic step toward embedding intellectual property education in the national curriculum. The launch came during his three‑day mission to Kampala (3–5 December), coordinated with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB).…
December 15, 20250Likes0Comments
Compliance & Enforcement, Copyright and Neighboring rights, URSB General Activities, Weekly Brief Updates

URSB Destroys Counterfeit Copyrighted Materials Worth UGX 100 Million

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau, through its Division of Compliance and Enforcement, on Tuesday, 11 November, executed a court-ordered destruction of counterfeit and pirated materials valued at approximately UGX 100 million. The exercise took place at the Buyala landfill along Mityana Road, marking a significant step in the Bureau’s continued efforts to curb intellectual property…
November 17, 20250Likes0Comments
Copyright and Neighboring rights, Weekly Brief Updates

URSB Engages Crocheters on Copyright Protection and Cultural Creativity

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau has called on local creatives to take advantage of copyright registration to protect their artistic works and promote fair recognition in the creative industry. This message was delivered by Mr. Martin George Sseruwagi, a Regulation Officer in the Copyright Department, last week on Wednesday October 29, who represented the Bureau…
November 5, 20257Likes0Comments
Copyright and Neighboring rights, URSB General Activities, Weekly Brief Updates

Government Moves to Operationalize Shs 28 Billion Creative Fund for Musicians

The Government of Uganda has taken a major step towards empowering the creative industry with the rollout of the Creative Uganda Revolving Fund (CURF), a Shs 28 billion initiative aimed at boosting financial access for artists and creative enterprises. This was revealed during a strategy meeting held on October 16, 2025, at Esella Hotel, organised…
October 21, 20250Likes0Comments
Copyright and Neighboring rights, Weekly Brief Updates

URSB Collaborates with Music Publishers to Overcome Copyright Challenges

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), through its Department of Copyright and Neighboring Rights, recently held a consultative meeting with music publishers to discuss pressing concerns regarding copyright protection in the rapidly evolving digital music industry. The meeting took place at the Uganda Business Facilitation Center (UBFC) and was chaired by Assistant Commissioner Tumwine William.…
September 23, 20251Like0Comments