Own Your Work: Protecting Intellectual Property & Fighting Piracy in Uganda

Piracy and intellectual property theft remain some of the biggest threats to Uganda’s creative economy, hurting musicians, producers, filmmakers, and the businesses that support them. In this episode, we dig into why protecting creative work matters, the laws and systems in place, and the practical steps that artists and industry players can take to secure their intellectual property.Host Anne-Marie leads a powerful conversation with Elizabeth Nabasirye from the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Shirley Gladys Nakyejwe from the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, Martin Muhumuza from the Uganda National Musicians Federation, and Benon Mugumbya of Swangz Avenue. Together, they unpack the realities of piracy in Uganda, explore the value of intellectual property in sustaining creative careers, and share strategies for building an industry that respects and rewards original work.From understanding copyright registration and government policies to hearing firsthand how piracy affects artists and production houses, this episode is a call for creators, policymakers, and the public to take action. Protecting intellectual property is not just about legal rights, it’s about owning your work, valuing creativity, and securing the future of Uganda’s creative sector.The Ugandan podcast is an audio-visual production on informing, understanding, and sharing government programs to enhance citizen engagement in achieving National Development Goals. We share facts, ideas, and progress through dialogue to create a positive impact.Connect with Ministry of ICT & National GuidanceTW:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.twitter.com/MoICT_Ug⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/mictuganda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/moict_ug⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UCnp5ryL6CT5QvB_IvItE8SA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ict.go.ug/