Owning it is one thing, protecting it is another. Most people breathe a sigh of relief once they receive their intellectual property (IP) registration certificates. It is a moment of achievement, and rightfully so. But what many fail to realize is that IP registration is just the beginning of protecting your brand, invention, or creative […]
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IP Nuggets
For those unfamiliar, the Global Innovation Index (GII) is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO, with supporting networks from the industry, academia, and research. The GII is extremely useful for informing investment, policy, reforms, and innovation strategies. The GII 2025 measures innovation performance across 139 countries and the top 100 innovation
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I often receive questions from clients and curious individuals, such as: “How can I patent my brilliant idea?” or “Can I copyright my business name?” My response is usually another question: What have you created? What are you trying to protect? These questions are not meant to confuse, but rather to help identify the specific
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Intellectual Property in Uganda, IP NuggetsWhen you think of intellectual property (IP), you might picture big corporations with fancy lawyers. But here is the truth: IP protection is just as important for small businesses, maybe even more so! Whether you are running a bakery, a fashion brand, a tech startup, or a craft shop, your ideas and creations are valuable.
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More Than Just Coffee—A Symbol of Heritage and Progress When you sip a cup of Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon Coffee, you’re tasting more than just a finely brewed beverage. You’re experiencing the flavor of Uganda’s rich soils, the dedication of its farmers, and the dawn of a new era for East African agriculture. The
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Intellectual Property in Uganda, IP Events
The 2024 All Africa Intellectual Property Summit proved to be a pivotal event in reimagining how intellectual property (IP) can foster the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the continent. Under the theme “IPRs: The Catalyst for Achieving SDGs in Africa,” discussions highlighted how IP can: Key Themes Explored: Recommendations:The summit also emphasized actionable steps for
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