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URSB Showcases Digital Progress at WIPO ICT Leadership Dialogue

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 A Growing Threat in the Digital Workplace

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…

URSB Introduces Monthly Declutter Day to Improve Workspaces

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…

URSB Gears Up for World IP Day Celebrations with Focus on Sports and Innovation

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…

Makerere Students Attend Online Lecture on Intellectual Property

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…

URSB Welcomes New Board Member Masagazi to Strengthen Governance

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…