29 May 2026
Uganda Adopts Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Bill Amendments
The new law imposes strict penalties, and is expected to curb piracy while boosting protection.
The new law imposes strict penalties, and is expected to curb piracy while boosting protection.
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.