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New copyright policy could the push Ugandan inventors and content creators have been waiting for.

EYIT Editor by EYIT Editor
March 25, 2023
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New copyright policy could the push Ugandan inventors and content creators  have been waiting for.

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Ugandan content creators and inventors may soon have the long-awaited push they need, thanks to a new copyright policy and patent recently introduced by the government. The new policy aims to protect intellectual property rights, encourage innovation, and spur economic growth in the country.

According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, the new policy will provide a legal framework for protecting the rights of content creators and inventors, including musicians, filmmakers, writers, and scientists. The policy will also encourage innovation and promote the commercialization of ideas and inventions.

The new policy has been welcomed by local content creators and inventors who have long been struggling with issues of piracy, copyright infringement, and lack of recognition. One of the beneficiaries of the new policy is a young musician, Michael Ojok, who has struggled to get his music recognized and monetized.

 

“I have been composing music for many years, but I have never received any royalties or recognition for my work. With the new copyright policy, I am hopeful that I will be able to protect my work and get the recognition and compensation that I deserve,” said Ojok.

The patent policy is also expected to provide a boost to inventors, who have been struggling to protect their ideas and inventions. With the new policy, inventors will be able to apply for patents and protect their inventions, which will encourage more innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.

Japan Ambassador to Uganda FUKUZAWA Hidemoto, URSB Registrar General, Mercy K. Kainobwisho & Emmanuel Rugomboka of the World Intellectual Property Organisation share a light moment at the start of the National IP

The new policies have been welcomed by local entrepreneurs and business leaders, who believe that they will provide a much-needed boost to the country’s economy. The policies are expected to spur innovation, create new jobs, and promote economic growth, which will benefit all Ugandans.

In conclusion, the new copyright policy and patent are a much-needed development for Ugandan content creators and inventors. They will provide a legal framework for protecting intellectual property rights, promoting innovation, and spurring economic growth in the country.

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