





Chief Guest Dr. Mary Teopista (Center), Amb. Francis Butagira, Registrar General Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho and URSB board members pose for a photo at the URSB ISO Certification External Stakeholders celebration
Hon. Nobert Mao congratulates the Registrar General, Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, and Board member, Ms. Lydia A. Sekkabira on the ISO 9001:2015 certification milestone
Mr. Hamidu Tumuhimbise, a senior Registration Officer, attends to a client during the UEB claimants exercise at the Uganda Business Facilitation Center, Kololo
A delegation from PACRA led by the Deputy Registrar Mr. Chewe Peter Chilufya (Center) visited URSB for a 3 days benchmarking visit on the Intellectual Property Registry on how systems operate, the digital improvements implemented and how these reforms contribute to reduced turnaround time
A delegation from UNOC visits URSB to benchmark on the Digital Transformation Journey.
Director General WIPO Mr. Daren Tang, Minister of Justice Hon. Nobert Mao, The Registrar General Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, URSB Board members a delegation from WIPO pause for a photo at the Uganda Business Facilitation Center during the DG’s mission to Uganda

URSB celebrated World IP Day in elegance
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) celebrated this year’s World Intellectual Property (IP) Day on 25th April 2025, in a stunning display of creativity and unity. Held at the Level 2 Auditorium of the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre, the event attracted a diverse audience, including the Minister of Justice, members of Parliament, creatives, and policymakers.
The venue was adorned with vibrant colours, symbolising creativity, growth, and prosperity, as attendees gathered to discuss the vital role of intellectual property in fostering Innovation and Economic Development.
The celebrations were conducted following the theme: IP and Music; Feel the Beat Of IP,” where esteemed
speakers, including Minister of Justice Hon. Norbert Mao, Chairman of the Board Amb. Francis K. Butagira,
and Registrar General Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, delivered inspiring remarks that set the tone for the day.
A highlight of the event was a thought-provoking roundtable discussion addressing the challenges and
opportunities in the commercialisation and enforcement of rights within the music industry. This engaging dialogue featured industry leaders and experts, offering valuable insights into the future of Uganda’s creative sector.
The celebration concluded with an electrifying performance by celebrated artist Naava Grey, whose
powerful vocals captivated the audience, leaving them in a state of excitement and emotional connection.