DID YOU KNOW?
There are two main ways to legally protect your inventions in Uganda:
#patents and
#utilitymodels.
While both grant exclusive rights, they apply to different types of innovations.
A Patent protects inventions that provide a completely new technical solution to a problem, especially for revolutionary ideas and original technologies, while Utility Models protect minor improvements to existing products or processes. It’s quicker to obtain and is ideal for practical, small-scale innovations.
Both methods provide legal protection, promote innovation, and can be valuable business assets. Therefore, understanding the difference helps you select the right protection for your invention.
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