Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Provincial Secretary of Church of Uganda, Rev Canon William Ongeng, today morning addressed the Media and issued a public notice on infringement of Church of Uganda Registered Trademarks for Bishops’ vestments.
At the Press Conference, he was joined by Rt Rev Prof Alfred Olwa (Lango Diocese), Rt Rev Nathan Ahimbisibwe (South Ankole Diocese), Mr. Naboth Muhairwe (Provincial Chancellor) and Mr. Sadiiki Adams (Communications Officer, Church Of Uganda).
Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/YkcsRbSD9dA?si=k6kCMBK2-UL6zATw (Courtesy of Church of Uganda Family TV).
This notice appeared in today’s New Vision on Page 13 and will appear in Daily Monitor and Bukedde Paper courtesy of Uganda Christian University. I have attached it on this email.
The Provincial Chancellor noted that this is an ongoing process that will address the Clergy vestments in due course.
For purposes of more clarity of the NOTICE, it reads;
“INFRINGEMENT OF CHURCH OF UGANDA REGISTERED TRADEMARKS FOR BISHOPS VESTMENTS
Church of Uganda wishes to inform the general public that it has registered trademarks for 42 Bishops vestments with the Uganda Registrations Services Bureau (URSB).
These vestments are protected under the Intellectual Property Laws of Uganda.
Be advised that only Bishops of the Church of Uganda are permitted to don these registered vestments. Any unauthorized use of these vestments is an infringement of the Church of Uganda Trademark Rights.
Individuals or entities found wearing or utilizing these vestments will be prosecuted by the Church of Uganda for Trademark Infringement.
Take Notice that the Church of Uganda is committed to protecting its Trademarks and will pursue all necessary measures to enforce its rights.
For further information or inquiries, please contact the office of the Provincial Secretary, Church of Uganda.”
