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Description

Trademark registration in Uganda proceeds on a single-class basis, whereby separate applications must be submitted for each class of goods or services.

  • Applications are lodged at URSB with a clear representation of the trademark, along with requisite fees.

  • A substantive examination checks for any conflicts and ensures the trademark is sufficiently distinctive.

  • A trademark is initially valid for 7 years from the date of registration and can be renewed for successive 10-year periods thereafter.

  • Applicants must accurately provide their name, address, and the single class of goods or services sought in each filing.

  • ARIPO membership affords the option of seeking broader regional protection via a single ARIPO filing.

Upon successful registration, trademark owners acquire exclusive rights in Uganda, enforceable through administrative or judicial avenues if unlawful use is detected.

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