Uganda – Registrar Issues Notices to Renew Expired Trade Marks
The Uganda Registration Service Bureau (URSB) issued public notices calling for the renewal of expired trade mark registrations. The notices, which were published in the New Vision newspaper on 25 May 2021 and 15 June 2021, call upon proprietors of expired trade mark registrations to renew their marks within 30 days from the date of the notice, failing which the marks will be struck off the Register.
A list of expired trade mark registrations has been made available on the URSB website at www.ursb.go.ug. Proprietors of trade mark registrations in Uganda are encouraged to proceed with the renewal of any trademarks which have expired and due for renewal, as soon as possible.
Mauritius joins ARIPO Protocol for Patents, Designs and Utility Models
On 27 May 2025, the Republic of Mauritius deposited its Instrument of Accession to the Harare Protocol on Patents, Utility Models, and Industrial Designs becoming the 21st ARIPO Member State. Mauritiu...
May 29 2025
Malawian delegation visits ARIPO office
On 15 April 2025, a distinguished delegation of Malawian officials visited ARIPO’s office in Harare, Zimbabwe. This visit marked Malawi’s commitment towards advancing intellectual property rights ...
May 14 2025
Summary of Aspen v Adcock [2025] 017055-25
The case of Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Group & Pharmacare Limited v Adcock Ingram Healthcare (Pty) Ltd & Adcock Ingram Intellectual (Pty) Ltd, was recently heard in the High Court and judgment ...
May 13 2025