The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has called on athletes, sports clubs, and innovators to take intellectual property (IP) seriously and protect their brands as Uganda positions itself in the growing sports economy.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Board Chairman during the World Intellectual Property Day celebrations 2026, Board Member Tereza Namwach said Uganda…
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) Board Chair, H.E. Rt. Hon. Amb Francis K. Butagira has been appointed to chair a 15-member committee tasked with overseeing the election of the next bishop of the Ankole Diocese, placing him at the centre of a key church transition process.
The committee was constituted on March 26, 2026,…
The Deputy Head of Public Service and Deputy Secretary to Cabinet, Teopista Mary Wenene, has hailed the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) for attaining the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, describing it as a clear demonstration of institutional transformation and commitment to quality public service delivery.
Speaking as Chief Guest during celebrations marking the…
Strong governance and strategic oversight from the Board have played a pivotal role in guiding the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) to attain the internationally recognized ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, a milestone that signals a new era for the institution.
According to the Board Chair H.E. Rt. Hon. Amb. Francis Butagira, the achievement…
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…
H.E. Rt. Amb. Francis Butagira, Board Chairman of the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), has emphasized the enormous potential of intellectual property (IP) as a key driver for Uganda’s economic growth and innovation.
Drawing from his extensive diplomatic experience, Amb. Butagira highlighted the significance of attracting global leaders like WIPO Director General Daren Tang to…
