Register, protect and leverage your IP assets
Registration and enforcement for trademarks, patents, industrial designs and copyrights—plus assignments, licensing, oppositions and portfolio strategy for multinationals and local clients.
We advise on the registration of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, assignments and registered user agreements (licenses) for numerous multinational and local clients, and represent clients in opposition proceedings and IP-related litigation.
In today’s branding and advertising landscape—from labels and names to get-ups and trade channels—we understand the need for timely registration of intellectual property including trademarks, patents, copyright and neighbouring rights.
Our clients experience fewer clashes over theft, passing off and wrongful use. Through registration of assignments, clients can acquire limited or full rights from international companies for exclusive use in Uganda.
We also counsel on development, prosecution and management of IP assets—patent portfolios, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets—and on related business issues such as licensing and transactions, restrictive covenants, Internet law and antitrust compliance. We acted for the largest industrial taxpaying company in Uganda in protection of their trademark use.
What we handle
Registrations & renewals
- Trademarks, patents, industrial designs & copyright
- Searches, filings, renewals and recordals
Assignments & licensing
- Assignments, registered user agreements & technology transfer
- Jurisdictional strategy and documentation for Uganda
Oppositions & litigation
- Opposition and cancellation proceedings
- IP enforcement, injunctions and damages claims
Brand protection & enforcement
- Anti-counterfeit, customs recordals, passing off
- Monitoring, notices and takedown protocols
Portfolio management & strategy
- Clearance, watch, renewals calendar and budgeting
- Prioritisation and alignment to business objectives
IP in commercial deals
- Licensing models, restrictive covenants, Internet law
- Competition/antitrust compliance in IP transactions
Why OLC
- Timely filings and practical, business-minded advice
- Strong opposition/litigation posture to secure rights
- Assignments and licensing aligned to market realities
- End-to-end portfolio management across assets and cycles
Who we serve
Multinationals, local manufacturers, FMCG & beverages, technology & software, creative industries, startups and investors seeking clean, enforceable rights in Uganda.
Need to secure or enforce your IP?
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