Uganda Case Law

Uganda Young Men’s Christian Association v World Alliance of Young Men’s Christian Associations (Trademark Registration 68118 of 2020)

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.

• Trademark Registration
• Rectification Of Register
• Priority Of Application
• Territoriality Principle
• Likelihood Of Confusion
• Cancellation Proceedings