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Copyright and Neighboring rights, URSB General Activities, Weekly Brief Updates

Uganda Hosts ARIPO Meeting to Advance Kampala Protocol on Copyright

Uganda has taken a key step towards strengthening copyright protection after hosting a regional working group meeting on the Kampala Protocol at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre last week. The meeting, organised by the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) in collaboration with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), brought together experts to discuss the…
April 14, 20260Likes0Comments
Copyright and Neighboring rights, URSB General Activities, Weekly Brief Updates

ARIPO Hails Uganda for strengthening Creative Sector with New Copyright Law

The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) congratulates Uganda on the passage of the Copyright & Neighbouring Rights Amendment Bill 2025, a “win for Africa’s creative economy”. The congratulatory message was shared through ARIPO’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating: “Congratulations to Uganda on the passage of the Copyright & Neighbouring Rights Amendment Bill 2025.…
March 24, 20260Likes0Comments
Copyright and Neighboring rights, URSB General Activities, Weekly Brief Updates

URSB Outreach Equips Law Students with Copyright Skills for the Digital Age

Students at the Makerere University School of Law have been urged to understand and protect their creative works early as part of efforts to strengthen Uganda’s intellectual property ecosystem. This was during an Awareness Outreach on Copyright Management, Registration and Protection held at the School of Law’s Lower Auditorium and co-hosted by the Uganda Registration…
March 10, 20260Likes0Comments
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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
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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