UPRS operates within a regulated copyright framework and works alongside national, regional, and international organizations that support intellectual property protection and collective rights management.
Uganda Registration Services Bureau
UPRS is a CMO regulated by URSB. It is registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee, meaning it belongs collectively to its members.
Collective Management Organizations protect and enforce copyright. They license users, collect royalties, and distribute payments to rights holders.
African Regional Intellectual Property Organization
UPRS is affiliated with ARIPO, a regional body for intellectual property cooperation in Africa.
ARIPO supports member states in managing and protecting intellectual property rights across the continent.
World Intellectual Property Organization
WIPO is a United Nations agency responsible for global intellectual property systems and cooperation.
It promotes innovation and creativity through international copyright frameworks and legal systems.
The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers
UPRS is part of CISAC, the global network of authors’ societies representing millions of creators worldwide.
CISAC operates in over 120 countries and supports creators across music, audiovisual, literature, and visual arts.
