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A high-level delegation of Permanent Secretaries and officials from the Chandler Institute of Governance in Singapore on a learning visit to URSB
On 13th March 2025, diplomats, government officials, and business leaders convened at Uganda Business Facilitation Centre to champion reforms, strengthen global partnerships, and promote Uganda as a top investment destination.
On 12th March 2025, at the Uganda Business Facilitation Center in Kololo, the Registrar General and the Presidential Adviser on Creatives discussed boosting creative sector monetization through improved stakeholder coordination and URSB reforms ahead of World Intellectual Property Day.


Uganda Participates in ARIPO Working Group on Industrial Property Protocols
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) joined other African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) member states in the Thirteenth Session of the Working Group on the Improvement of Industrial Property Protocols, held virtually from 27th to 28th August 2025.
The session, chaired by Ms. Lorraine Takaendesa, focused on proposed amendments to the Banjul Protocol on Marks and its Regulations, aimed at enhancing clarity, aligning with international best practices, and strengthening trademark administration across the region.
Uganda’s delegation was led by Mr. Robert Mugabe, Commissioner for Registration Services–Intellectual Property, and team, as well as Sheila Ampaire Lwamafa, Senior State Attorney, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
During the discussions, Uganda made key contributions to guide the revision of the Protocol. These included advocating for clear filing processes with post-examination publication of applications, supporting the consistent use of the Nice International Classification, and recommending that the duration of protection for marks be determined by national laws.
Uganda also proposed that opposition procedures should begin only after applications are examined and accepted, ensuring issues are addressed before registration. On time extensions, Uganda suggested a streamlined approach where ARIPO manages pre-transmission requests, while post-transmission requests are handled by designated national IP offices.
Uganda’s participation demonstrated its active role in shaping regional frameworks that safeguard intellectual property and foster innovation across ARIPO member states.