Trust Sate Uganda Ltd v Ninsima Moreen (Trademark Application No. UG/T/2024/082777) [2025] UGRSB 16 (8 July 2025)
Court
Uganda Registration Services Bureau
Case number
Trademark Application No. UG/T/2024/082777
Judge
Birungi Denis - Senior Registration Officer
The Registrar refused registration of IMITRUST after finding the application was filed in bad faith and would be deceptive under section 23 of the Trademarks Act.
Airtel Uganda Limited v Garfield Spence a.k.a. Konshens & Mtech Limited (Civil Application 458 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 217 (13 June 2025)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Civil Application 458 of 2024
Judge
Kibeedi Mutangula, JA
The Court found that the application for stay of execution was properly before it, rejecting the respondents' preliminary objection based on res judicata. The applicant had first sought stay in the High Court, which granted only a partial stay with harsh conditions. The Court held that concurrent jurisdiction is not limited to outright refusals but extends to cases where the High Court's conditions are unconscionable or only partially successful. The applicant demonstrated vigilance by filing the notice and record of appeal, and the appeal raised triable issues regarding damages, interest, ex…
Elite Gold Limited v Indo-Bali Distributors Limited (032264; 043533; Trademark Registration 45697 of 2024) [2025] UGRSB 6 (1 April 2025)
Court
Uganda Registration Services Bureau
Case number
032264 ; 043533 ; Trademark Registration 45697 of 2024
Judge
Birungi Denis - Senior Registration Officer
The Registrar found that jurisdiction to cancel trademarks based on prior foreign registration under section 45 of the Trademarks Act lies exclusively with the High Court, not the Registrar. The applicant failed to prove fraud or bad faith by the Respondent in registering the disputed trademarks. The Respondent's actions were consistent with the principle of territoriality, as the applicant had no trademark protection in Uganda at the time of registration. The applicant's allegations of fraud and bad faith were not sufficiently particularized or supported by evidence. The Registrar concluded…
Uganda Young Men’s Christian Association v World Alliance of Young Men’s Christian Associations (Trademark Registration 68118 of 2020) [2025] UGRSB 7 (1 April 2025)
Court
Uganda Registration Services Bureau
Case number
Trademark Registration 68118 of 2020
Judge
Birungi Denis - Senior Registration Officer
The Registrar cancelled TM 68118 for YMCA, finding it was registered in error because an earlier application for the same mark and services was already pending.
Kiggundu a.k.a Bruno K v Black Market Records Entertainment - SMC Limited & 3 Others (Civil Suit 1025 of 2022) [2025] UGCommC 42 (1 April 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit 1025 of 2022
Judge
Mutesi, J
The High Court held a recording agreement void for lack of contractual capacity and found the 4th defendant liable for copyright infringement and royalty misuse.
Afroludo Limited v Uganda Registration Services Bureau & Another (Civil Suit 262 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 18 (14 February 2025)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
Civil Suit 262 of 2022
Judge
Musa Ssekaana, J
The court found that the 1st defendant's rejection of the plaintiff's trademark application was illegal, irrational, and unfair, as it relied on an imported and unreliable interpretation of the word 'Nyege' rather than its meaning in the local context where the festival is held. The 1st defendant failed to exercise its discretionary power fairly and consistently. The 2nd defendant's registration of the business name 'Nyege Nyege Music Festival' was found to be fraudulent and misleading, as it was done with knowledge of the plaintiff's established reputation and with the intent to cause confus…
Habomugisha v Sewankambo (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 1116 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 373 (20 November 2024)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 1116 of 2024
Judge
Tumusiime Rubagumya, J
The High Court dismissed an application to join Kangaroo Brands Ltd Kenya as a defendant, finding its presence was not necessary for resolving the trademark dispute.
Modino Furniture Company Limited v Homeart Uganda Limited and Another (Consolidated Civil Suit 427 of 2020; Consolidated Civil Suit 724 of 2019) [2024] UGCommC 325 (11 October 2024)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Consolidated Civil Suit 427 of 2020 ; Consolidated Civil Suit 724 of 2019
Judge
Abinyo, J
The court held that Modino Furniture Company Limited is the lawful and registered proprietor of the DOGTAS trademark in Uganda, having complied with all statutory requirements for registration. The Defendants failed to object to the Plaintiff's registration or apply for local protection, and international registration does not confer automatic rights in Uganda. The Defendants' use of the DOGTAS mark without authorization from the registered owner constitutes trademark infringement under Ugandan law. The franchise agreement between the Defendants is inconsequential in the absence of local regi…
Craftop Canada Limited v Grace Capital International Limited (Miscellaneous Cause 10 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 312 (27 September 2024)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Cause 10 of 2024
Judge
Mutesi, J
The High Court ordered removal of the respondent’s CRAFTOP trademark from Uganda’s register, finding the applicant had prior foreign registration and bona fide online use.
