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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
Intellectual Property, Registrar General's Office, Weekly Brief Updates

URSB: WIPO DG Daren Tang Commits to Boosting Uganda’s Innovation and Youth Empowerment

On Friday, 5th December 2025, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director General Mr. Daren Tang reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Uganda’s growing innovation ecosystem during a keynote address at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre (UBFC) in Kololo. Accompanied by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao and his team, Mr. Tang spoke…
December 15, 20250Likes0Comments
Intellectual Property, URSB General Activities, Weekly Brief Updates

Commissioner IP Calls for Stronger IP Systems as URSB Celebrates Examiners’ Day

The Commissioner for Registration Services – Intellectual Property Mr. Robert Mugabe, has called for continued collaboration and innovation within Uganda’s intellectual property (IP) ecosystem. He made the remarks while delivering the opening remarks last week at the celebration of IP Examiners’ Day held at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre in Kololo. We are here not…
November 20, 20250Likes0Comments
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URSB Brings Stakeholders Together to Harmonize Copyright Tariffs

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau has taken a major step toward resolving ongoing disputes over copyright tariffs by convening key industry players to harmonize the tariff-setting framework for collective management organizations (CMOs). The high-level meeting, held on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre (UBFC), Kololo, brought together representatives from the Uganda…
November 17, 20250Likes0Comments
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WIPO Media Team Begins Filming Stories of Traditional Healers and Innovators in Uganda

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in partnership with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), has commenced filming stories of traditional medicine practitioners as part of an ongoing project funded under the Build Back Better initiative. Launched in 2024, the project seeks to empower traditional healers across Uganda to use the intellectual property (IP) system,…
November 17, 20250Likes0Comments