The countdown is on as the Uganda Registration Services Bureau prepares to celebrate this year’s World Intellectual Property Day celebrations. On Friday, April 24, URSB will host the event at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre, bringing together students, innovators, and sports enthusiasts.
A key highlight will be the 2026 Moot Court Competition, where young participants…
Progress is being made toward the introduction of the Non-Individual Register (NIR) following a key meeting held last week in Kampala. Members of the implementation team met at Fairway Hotel to review the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) Inception Report.
The assessment will guide how the new regulations are developed and applied. Its purpose is to…
At least 145 students from Makerere University joined a live online lecture on intellectual property last week, highlighting growing student interest in understanding how to protect ideas and creative work.
Ms. Fatuma Nakate delivered the one-and-a-half-hour Zoom session from the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). The meeting focused on industrial property and copyright, key areas…
Welcome to the URSB Weekly Brief for 13th - 17th April, 2026
This edition highlights key activities, updates, and achievements across the organization during the week. Stay informed on what’s happening within URSB as we continue working together to deliver quality services and uphold our mandate.
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The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has welcomed Mr. Deogratius Masagazi to its Board of Directors, strengthening its leadership and oversight as it continues to enhance service delivery.
Mr. Masagazi, who serves as Under Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, took the oath of office at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre in…
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), alongside partners, participated in the Annual Toastmasters Conference 2026, bringing together professionals from across East Africa to promote leadership and communication skills.
Held at Silver Springs Hotel, the conference attracted members from Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi for a day of speeches, networking, and recognition. The event, organised under Toastmasters…
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has called for stronger efforts to promote Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a practical tool for handling commercial disputes during a Judicial Officers’ Colloquium held on April 10, 2026, at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, Kigo.
The colloquium, organised by the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) in partnership…
Staff from across the bureau convened on Wednesday, 1st April 2026, at the UBFC Building in Kololo for a Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) harmonisation meeting aimed at improving coordination and aligning work across divisions.
Held in the Level 2 Auditorium, the meeting was attended by both in-person and online participants, highlighting a collective…
