URSB’s efforts to modernise its intellectual property systems have gained international attention following a presentation at the WIPO ICT Leadership Dialogue (WILD).
At the second session of the global meeting, Commissioner ICT and Innovation, Mr. Arthur Kwesiga, shared how Uganda is improving data sharing in business registration and intellectual property services.
The dialogue brings together…
Ransomware is one of the most serious cybersecurity threats facing organisations today. It is a type of malicious software that blocks access to files or entire systems and demands payment, known as a ransom, to restore access.
For institutions like Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), where digital systems are central to service delivery, a ransomware…
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has introduced a monthly Declutter Day aimed at improving cleanliness, efficiency, and organization across its offices. The initiative, announced in an internal memo dated April 16, 2026, will see all staff participate in tidying up their workspaces on the last Friday of every month.
The move follows observations made…
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…
