Tag Archives: copyright

When Piracy addresses Youth Unemployment


Have you ever taken time to check out that ‘video library’ in your neighbourhood? Are you aware of the rampant piracy they are engaging in by availing you DVD movies for measly amounts of cash? Do you know how sophisticated their industry is? Find out more in this article.

A client selecting DVDs to purchase in a video library.

A client selecting DVDs to purchase in a video library.

Why the Sebagala Vs MTN Uganda case is good for Uganda’s Intellectual Property


copyrightactIn 2012, the media was abuzz with news of Kampala City’s Ex Mayor suing MTN Uganda over some ring tones mimicking him. Ringtone Case: Sebaggala wants UShs8Bn screamed one of the headlines. Many thought that for once someone was going to floor the mighty MTN in a landmark copyright case. Unfortunately this wasn’t the case three years down the road when the ruling was made. Here is why.