Update on Uganda’s Copyright Amendments
The new Bill introduces stricter penalties for piracy, broadens creators’s rights, and regulates digital monetisation.
The new Bill introduces stricter penalties for piracy, broadens creators’s rights, and regulates digital monetisation.
The new law introduces strict penalties for copyright infringement alongside new provisions on royalties and digital safeguards.
Five new electronic copyright services were introduced, covering certificates, deposits, and assignments.
Although the portal services were suspended during the outage, deadlines remain unaffected and late fees have been waived.
The new copyright law, which enters into force on 12 August 2026, significantly strengthens copyright protection and enforcement.