







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.
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.


URSB Designs Workshop Empowers Uganda’s Fashion Creatives with Legal Protection
Last week, Uganda’s creative industry experienced a significant transformation as the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) hosted its inaugural Industrial Design Workshop, specifically designed for fashion and creative designers.
Held on June 30, 2025, at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre (UBFC) in Kololo, the workshop focused on the theme, “Industrial Designs Protection as a Tool to Achieve Market Competitiveness,” as a step in empowering local designers to enhance their market presence through effective intellectual property strategies.
Delivering keynote remarks, Mr. James Lubwama, Assistant Commissioner for Patents and Industrial Design, underscored the workshop’s significance in strengthening the creative economy.
“We firmly believe that industrial design protection is a powerful tool for building resilient, competitive businesses in Uganda,” he said. “This comes at a time when originality and product appeal are critical to consumer choices and business success.”
Mr. Lubwama emphasized that registering industrial designs gives creators the legal power to prevent unauthorized copying, establish brand identity, and expand market potential.
The workshop attracted designers, stylists, accessory makers, and entrepreneurs, engaging formally with intellectual property law for the first time.
Ronnie Nsubuga, Executive Director of Pearl of Africa Fashion Alliance, called the event “a landmark moment.”
“Fashion is not just art, it’s business. Yet many creatives operate without legal protection. That must change today.”
URSB’s initiative signals a powerful shift: from informal talent to legalised creative enterprises and a future where Uganda’s designers own their brilliance.