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QMS LAUNCH

The QMS launch, held at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre, was led by the Registrar General, Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, who reaffirmed URSB’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in service delivery.

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A delegation from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) led by Hon. Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo (Centre) visited the URSB offices for a benchmarking tour.

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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

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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.

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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.

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URSB Board Chairman, H.E. Amb. Francis Butagira, reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening intellectual property promotion and collaboration with ARIPO, emphasizing capacity building and innovation growth at a recent meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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URSB Annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast
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URSB Eases Copyright Registration by Removing Gazette Requirement

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has announced a major reform in the protection of intellectual property rights following the enactment of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Regulations, S.I. No. 73 of 2025.

Under the new regulations, which took effect on September 26, 2025, creators will no longer be required to gazette their applications before registering copyrights and neighbouring rights. The change marks a significant step toward making copyright registration in Uganda more efficient and affordable.

Previously, applicants were required to publish their applications in the Uganda Gazette before being issued certificates of ownership; a process that was often viewed as cumbersome, costly, and time-consuming. The removal of this step now allows creators to obtain certificates more quickly, reducing both administrative delays and expenses.

The Registrar General of URSB, Ms. Mercy K. Kainobwisho, welcomed the reform, noting that it demonstrates the government’s commitment to supporting the creative industry and promoting a knowledge-based economy.

“We listened to the concerns of creators. This reform enables artists, writers, software developers, and other innovators to protect their works faster, with fewer barriers,” she said.

The development is expected to boost Uganda’s growing creative sector by encouraging more artists and innovators to secure their works. URSB has urged creators to take advantage of the reform to register their intellectual property and strengthen protection against piracy and infringement.