After years of pushing, lobbying, writing, meeting, and refusing to let go, Uganda’s Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has now passed Parliament. This took a large number of stakeholders across the creative industry who kept showing up and fighting for stronger protection for creators, especially around Clause 9. I’m proud to have been part of that long effort. We still have work ahead, but today is worth acknowledging
https://www.sqoop.co.ug/202603/news/parliament-passes-copyright-amendment-bill-after-intense-artist-lobbying.html
ABOUT US
Uganda Reproduction Rights Organisation (URRO) was found and legally registered to act on behalf of Authors, Publishers of literary works protect their copyright. Distribute royalties and contribute to the fight against book piracy as a member of the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO).
COPYING LICENSE
URRO is legally guided by the law with standards as set by local and international organizations like URSB, UPA, CMOs UNESCO, WIPO, ARIPO. URRO negotiates and concludes reproduction licenses with different users in Uganda which include bookshops, printer-press, warehouses, homes, schools & institutions.
HOLOGRAM
URRO under URSB was requested to provide a means (Hologram – a sticker with unique security features embedded) for buyers to authenticate genuine books from pirate copies. Book piracy which is the unauthorized reproduction and sale of books is a very rampart practice in Uganda.
Vision
The Best Copyright: Licence Business Services Solutions
A reputable collecting society facilitating access to information through licensing and safeguarding the investments of right holders in intellectual property in Uganda.
- To facilitate legal copying of copyright protected works
- To provide collective management of copyright on behalf of creators and publishers
- To maximize the reward to publishers, artists and writers
- Professional training
- Unique Ideas & Solution
Our Services
Copying Licence: Business Services Solutions
URRO negotiates and concludes reproduction licenses with different users in Uganda. The users that are targeted by this license include:
Publishers
The annual fees charged on the licenses and collected by URRO are distributed as royalties to both local and foreign authors and publishers of literary works.
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Mar, Wed, 2026
BREAKING – PARLIAMENT PASSES THE COPYRIGHT LAW FOR ARTISTS IN UGANDA
BREAKING – PARLIAMENT PASSES THE COPYRIGHT LAW FOR ARTISTS IN UGANDA
After years of pushing, lobbying, writing, meeting, and refusing to let go, Uganda’s Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has now passed Parliament. This took a large number of stakeholders across the creative industry who kept showing up and fighting for stronger protection for creators, especially around Clause 9. I’m proud to have been part of that long effort. We still have work ahead, but today is worth acknowledging
https://www.sqoop.co.ug/202603/news/parliament-passes-copyright-amendment-bill-after-intense-artist-lobbying.html
Nov, Wed, 2025
Uganda Preproduction Rights Organization 2025 Annual General Meeting cancelled
Good afternoon Members,
This is to inform you that the Uganda Reproduction Rights Organisation (URRO) Annual General Meeting, which was scheduled for Thursday, 27th November 2025, has been postponed.
A new date will be communicated soon. We regret any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you.
URRO Secretariat
Uganda Preproduction Rights Organization 2025 Annual General Meeting cancelled
Good afternoon Members,
This is to inform you that the Uganda Reproduction Rights Organisation (URRO) Annual General Meeting, which was scheduled for Thursday, 27th November 2025, has been postponed.
A new date will be communicated soon. We regret any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you.
URRO Secretariat