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A night of sweet melodies with Isaiah Katumwa

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) yesterday attended Isaiah Katumwa’s Christmas Under the Sky concert, celebrating an evening of exceptional live music but also a major milestone in the protection of creative works. The concert came shortly after Isaiah Katumwa was officially granted a copyright registration certificate by Uganda Registration Services Bureau for his musical…
December 23, 20251Like0Comments
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, Weekly Brief Updates

URSB Engages Crocheters on Copyright Protection and Cultural Creativity

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau has called on local creatives to take advantage of copyright registration to protect their artistic works and promote fair recognition in the creative industry. This message was delivered by Mr. Martin George Sseruwagi, a Regulation Officer in the Copyright Department, last week on Wednesday October 29, who represented the Bureau…
November 5, 20257Likes0Comments
URSB General Activities, Weekly Brief Updates

URSB, UPRS Forge Stronger Partnership to Boost Royalty Collection and Governance

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), through its Department of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights, held a high-level meeting with the Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) Board to strengthen governance, improve royalty collection, and enhance collaboration in the creative sector. The engagement, held on October 16, 2025, at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre in Kololo, focused…
October 21, 20250Likes0Comments
Copyright and Neighboring rights, URSB General Activities, Weekly Brief Updates

Government Moves to Operationalize Shs 28 Billion Creative Fund for Musicians

The Government of Uganda has taken a major step towards empowering the creative industry with the rollout of the Creative Uganda Revolving Fund (CURF), a Shs 28 billion initiative aimed at boosting financial access for artists and creative enterprises. This was revealed during a strategy meeting held on October 16, 2025, at Esella Hotel, organised…
October 21, 20250Likes0Comments
URSB General Activities, Weekly Brief Updates

Registrar General Calls for Stronger Action Against Piracy in Uganda’s Creative Sector

The Registrar General, Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, has called for tougher measures to protect creators from piracy and copyright infringement, warning that intellectual property must be respected as much as physical property. Speaking at the Fourth African Regional Seminar on Copyright and Related Rights in the Audio-visual Sector at Onomo Hotel, Ms. Kainobwisho stressed the…
October 10, 20253Likes0Comments