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→In Mandella Millers Limited v Dembe Enterprises Limited ([2024] UGRSB 16), the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB).
→The decision of the registrar of Trademarks in Procter & Gamble Company v Momeasy Enterprises Ltd shows that a permitted user.
→Uganda Batteries sued Nile Batteries for infringement of its registered trademark, the court found that the plaintiff’s registered trademark.
→A-Plus brought a passing-off action against A-Class, arguing that A-Class’ name confused the public on the Ugandan market.
→The phrase “what a man can do a woman can do better” is often used as a rallying cry for gender equality intended to encourage and empower women in different workplaces. Historically, the legal profession has been dominated by the male gender, especially in leadership positions and higher ranks. However, in recent years there has […]
→1. Legislative Framework 1.1 Key Laws and Regulations The primary legislation regulating the banking sector in Uganda is the Financial Institutions Act, as amended. The Financial Institutions Act was enacted in 2004 to provide for the regulation, licensing, capital and operating requirements, control and discipline of banks and other financial institutions in Uganda. The Financial […]
→Introduction The banking industry in Uganda has undergone significant change over the past few years that has compelled financial institutions to adapt to the changing environment. Developments include regulatory reforms, increased uptake of digital banking, fintech innovations, reforms in the national payments system laws, enforcement of data protection and privacy laws, and increased diligence in […]
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The High Court of Uganda (Court) has held that unless authorised, the branch office of an international corporation is generally not a recognised agent for purposes of service of court process.
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The Bill seeks to address long-standing loopholes in the substantive Act that affect less formal employees (like domestic workers, casual employees, migrant workers, and breastfeeding mothers) that have been avenues of exploitation and abuse.
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The PDPO was created under the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019. It is tasked with overseeing the implementation and enforcement of the Data Protection Act, and promoting, protecting and observing the privacy of a person and of personal data.
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The Court held that this registration ought to be done in accordance with the Partnership Act, 2010 and the Business Names Registration Act Cap. 109 and that failing to do so could pose a risk of fraud in the said partnership’s transactions and dealings.
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