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Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda Highlights Power of Intellectual Property in Sports and Education

The Chief Guest, Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda, has underscored the critical role of intellectual property in transforming sports and education into engines of national development. Speaking at the World Intellectual Property Day celebrations held on April 24 at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Sports said intellectual property…

URSB, Kyambogo University Explore Partnership to Boost Innovation

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) last week hosted the Innovation Advisor at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) Coordinator at Kyambogo University, Ms. Mercy Kitimbo, for a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in promoting innovation and intellectual property (IP). The meeting, held at the Uganda Business…

URSB and UIA Partner to Advance Commercialisation of Innovative Banana Processing Technology

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) recently met with Professor George William Byarugaba Bazirake at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre to explore opportunities for commercialising an innovative banana processing technology. Professor Bazirake is a registered innovator in URSB’s patent registry. The engagement was part of URSB’s broader efforts to…

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…

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…

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…