Uganda’s 2025 Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill: A Turning Point for Creators’ Rights?
Introduction On 13 May 2025, the Parliament of Uganda conducted the first reading of the 2025 Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill,1 (hereinafter the Amendment Bill) which proposes reforms aimed at domesticating international treaties such as the Berne Convention for…
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Registration affords the owner the exclusive right to use the trademark in relation to the goods and services. This power includes the power to prevent...
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The coronavirus pandemic continues to rage globally. What initially seemed to be a temporary suspension of daily activities has now turned to be the norm....
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The Covid-19 pandemic has had unprecedented impacts on the world including loss of life and countrywide lockdowns to prevent the spreading the virus. Staying home...
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