Overview
Uganda protects trademarks, patents, and industrial designs through national legislation, administered by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). As a member of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), Uganda allows applicants to file either locally or through ARIPO protocols, depending on whether coverage is desired just in Uganda or across multiple ARIPO states.
Uganda’s IP framework generally aligns with international standards, providing a combination of formal registration, examination, and court-based enforcement. Foreign and local applicants alike can expect clear procedures to obtain legal protection, with judicial remedies available against infringement whenever it arises.
International Conventions
Uganda has joined several international arrangements that inform its IP regime, including:
Paris Convention
Berne Convention
TRIPS Agreement
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)