De-klerk Luyiimah

Corporate & Commercial Lawyer | Intellectual Property (IP) Specialist | Strategic Legal Advisor for Businesses & Creatives

[Kalikumutima & Co Advocates @kalikumutimalaw]

Who is really behind the decisions that shape our world?Our own @MbabaziStecy writes about the invisible power behind every leader.@CEOEastAfrica
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[Kalikumutima & Co Advocates @kalikumutimalaw]

⚖️CANCELLATION OF A COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION

The Registrar has the power to cancel or amend a registration of copyright or neighbouring rights upon receiving a letter of objection from an interested party. @URSBHQ
#Copyright #CopyrightProtection #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw

[Judiciary Uganda @JudiciaryUG]

Ongoing: The Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, has officially opened an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) training programme for lawyers from the Central Region at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in Kampala.
The training, organized by the Judicial Training Institute, is aimed at promoting the implementation of the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy, 2025, the Judiciary Alternative Justice Systems Strategy, 2023, and the Judicature (Court Annexed Mediation) Rules, 2026.

In his remarks, the Chief Justice emphasized that advocates are “gatekeepers of justice” and noted that embracing ADR strengthens justice by giving citizens choice, businesses certainty, and timely resolution of disputes. He observed that with Uganda’s expanding economy and increasing financial disputes, delayed litigation continues to strain economic liquidity and increase the cost of borrowing.

Justice Zeija noted that in banking and credit-related matters, delays in dispute resolution are not merely legal challenges but economic setbacks that freeze capital in courts and undermine confidence in the financial sector. He urged advocates to transition from being “gatekeepers of litigation” to “engineers of economic liquidity” by guiding clients towards faster and more sustainable dispute resolution mechanisms.

The Chief Justice further underscored that ADR should become the preferred first step in resolving financial disputes, adding that delayed resolution of cases negatively affects borrowers, businesses, and public confidence in the financial system. He reassured advocates that ADR would not diminish their professional relevance, explaining that clients who recover through mediation are more likely to retain confidence in legal services than those whose businesses collapse during prolonged litigation.
Justice Zeija also highlighted key reforms introduced under the Judicature (Court Annexed Mediation) Rules, 2026, including the mandatory conclusion of mediation within 60 days, accreditation of mediators under a strict Code of Conduct, enforceable settlement agreements recorded as consent judgments, and cost-free access to court-annexed mediation services funded by the Judiciary.

The Chief Justice reiterated the Judiciary’s commitment to integrating Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) alongside formal legal mechanisms, noting that cultural and religious leaders play a critical role in promoting reconciliation and restorative justice within communities. He stated that the Judiciary seeks to move away from overly adversarial approaches by embracing systems that preserve relationships, social harmony, and dignity while ensuring justice is served.

He further revealed that the Judiciary has already launched AJS pilot engagements in Gulu and Lira under the leadership of the Principal Judge and announced that Buganda and Karamoja will follow as pilot regions. According to the Chief Justice, integrating cultural and religious leaders into the ADR framework is aimed at professionalizing indigenous methods of dispute resolution and making justice more meaningful and accessible to ordinary Ugandans.

Justice Zeija also announced that the Judiciary will conduct a Mediation Settlement Fortnight from May 18 to May 28, 2026, aimed at accelerating the resolution of disputes and unlocking billions of shillings tied up in litigation. He encouraged advocates to use the ongoing training to prepare clients to actively participate in the initiative.

He concluded by urging lawyers to evolve from being “warriors in court” to becoming “architects of resolution,” emphasizing that justice must not only be fair, but also swift and economically responsive.

The Chairperson of the Governing Council of the Judicial Training Institute and Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mike Chibita, welcomed participants to the training and described the rollout of the new mediation rules as a critical step in strengthening ADR mechanisms within Uganda’s justice system

[Kalikumutima & Co Advocates @kalikumutimalaw]

Honouring every woman and man committed to upholding justice.
Happy Labour Day from all of us at Kalikumutima & Co. Advocates. ⚖️
#LabourDay2026 #HappyLabourDay #LegalExcellence #Justice #MayDay

[Kalikumutima & Co Advocates @kalikumutimalaw]

Enforcement has historically been one of the weakest aspects of copyright protection in Uganda. The amendment addresses this by strengthening available remedies and increasing penalties for infringement. @deklerkld @URSBHQ https://t.co/AY5M9GnZ6V

[Kalikumutima & Co Advocates @kalikumutimalaw]

#HappeningNow
Make your way to the #FilmmakersMixAndMingle by @cinemaUGApp .Our C.E.P @kalikumutima1 will be discussing IP.
Pass by our stall @UICTug . #IP #copyrights @UCC_Official @UCCFilmFestival @CapitalFMUganda @20thcentury

[Kalikumutima & Co Advocates @kalikumutimalaw]

⚖️BENEFICIARY CAVEAT
Our C.E.P,@kalikumutima1 & @BakerMugaino,the Commissioner of Land Registration, discuss the beneficiary caveat registration process &how it works to protect the Estate of the deceased. @ministry_lands @unaaorg #landug @SHUDiasporaUnit
https://t.co/JHNf3UCTVT

[Kalikumutima & Co Advocates @kalikumutimalaw]

🎥Out now: Counsel @kalikumutima1 & Centum Real Estate’s Ken Mbae conversation on sustainability, wealth creation, East Africa’s real estate market & master-planned projects like Pearl Marina. @PearlMarinaUG
@unaaorg #RealEstate @HowardMwesigwa
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[UBC UGANDA @ubctvuganda]

"I believe the first step should be education. Artists and creatives need to understand what it entails, and organizing can come afterward." - @SashaVybz (Music Video director)

#UBCNews | https://t.co/yuyK27h14g

[Kalikumutima & Co Advocates @kalikumutimalaw]

New Video!🎥
Catch an exciting conversation between our C.E.P, @kalikumutima1 & @BakerMugaino, the Commissioner Land Registration on protecting Deceased Estates against land grabbing in Uganda. @ministry_lands @unaaorg #landug @UplMf @SHUDiasporaUnit
📲https://t.co/NhvP8Hm7N5

[Kalikumutima & Co Advocates @kalikumutimalaw]

Key changes introduced by the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 ,from regulating collection societies to addressing streaming platforms and digital rights.
#Copyright #CreativeEconomy @deklerkld
https://t.co/Tkhbhl96W7

[NTV UGANDA @ntvuganda]

Did you know that some birds breed in Europe and travel back to Uganda to feed with no Visa?😂 This morning on #MwasuzeMutya, we are joined by David Miiro from Entebbe birds club to talk about birds and the opportunities.

[CEO East Africa Magazine @CEOEastAfrica]

Uganda’s power sector has spent over two decades trapped in a cycle of blame—operators fault regulators, regulators fault institutions, and citizens bear the cost. But if blame worked, would the sector still be under strain?

As the @UmemeLtd concession ends and @UEDCLTD assumes full responsibility, the real question is no longer who failed, but how governance must change — Writes @kalikumutima1 Deo

Read the Full Coversation here https://t.co/9A0uCp2L7R

#ESGGovernance #UgandaElectricity #EnergyPolicy #SustainablePower #InfrastructureGovernance #PowerSectorReform

[Kinua Foundation @KinuaFoundation]

We appreciate our family at Kalikumutima & Co Advocates, who translated their generosity into reality and have contributed greatly to our Amudat Outreach program.
👏
#BreakingCycles

[Kalikumutima & Co Advocates @kalikumutimalaw]

🎉9 years strong!
We celebrate a journey of purpose,faith and excellence. We are forever grateful to God, our team, clients, and partners. @unaaorg

[Kalikumutima & Co Advocates @kalikumutimalaw]

Content creators should be selective on which digital platform to use. Some have better copyright controls for works than others. @URSBHQ @deklerkld
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[Maurice Kirya @mauricekirya]

✨ This Is Happening ✨
The official album cover is here.

Album Out October 24, 2025.
#ThisIsHappening #MauriceKirya

Photo by Schimon Brothers
Album cover Art by Manasi Sankhe

[Uganda Registration Services Bureau @URSBHQ]

Your brand is your identity, and registering a trademark gives you the legal right to stop others from copying it. You can make the application yourself or appoint an agent to do it for you, as long as the agent is an Advocate of the High Court.

#IntellectualPropertyUG #Trademark

[Kalikumutima & Co Advocates @kalikumutimalaw]

Why wait to protect your music?  Registering a copyright after infringement is not sustainable & limits your benefits.#ProtectYourArt from day 1.#MusicCopyright #IntellectualProperty #ArtistRights @HowardMwesigwa @deklerkld @URSBHQ
📹Watch our full video https://t.co/KodXCpuKM9

[Kalikumutima & Co Advocates @kalikumutimalaw]

In Uganda, copyright ownership is officially recognised upon issuance of a certificate. No registration? You may not be able to claim economic rights from your work.#IntellectualProperty #UgandaMusic #copyright @URSBHQ @deklerkld
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