Experts have called for stronger collaboration, awareness, and branding to unlock the full economic potential of Uganda’s sports industry during a panel discussion at the World Intellectual Property Day celebrations in Kololo.
The discussion comprised key stakeholders, including Moses Magogo Hassim, President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, who stressed that commercialisation of sport…
Welcome to the URSB Weekly Brief for 20th - 24th 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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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…
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…
The opening round of Season Three has ended on a tight note, with both teams level on points after two matches played.
According to the latest table standings, the Reds and the Blues each have three points, one win, and one loss, with an equal goal difference. This leaves the competition wide open as the…
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…
