Explore selected decisions from the courts of Uganda across a broad range of legal subjects. Search the collection by case name, year, focus area or case number. The collection provides access to case details, key legal issues, decision summaries and available judgments. It is intended to make Uganda case law easier to find and use for research, education and public information.

About This Collection

The Uganda Case Law collection forms part of NIPJD, Nooktoria’s broader collection of court decisions from jurisdictions across Africa. It includes selected Ugandan decisions across a broad range of legal subjects.

Each available case record may include:

  • The parties, court, judge and case number;
  • The legal issues considered by the court;
  • A summary of the facts and arguments;
  • The court’s decision and reasoning;
  • The final orders made;
  • The significance of the decision; and
  • A copy of or link to the judgment, when available.

Nooktoria continues to expand this collection as additional Ugandan judgments and reliable case information become available.

Browse Uganda Court Decisions

Case NameYearFocus AreaCase No.More Information
AL Hajj Nasser Ntege Sebagala v MTN Uganda Ltd and SMS Media Ltd2012Copyright Infringement; Copyright in MusicSuit No. 283 of 2012More
Angella Katatumba vs Anti Corruption Coalition of Uganda2011Copyright InfringementSuit No. 307 of 2011More
Bwanika vs URSB2018Copyright Infringement; Neighbouring RightsCause No. 083 of 2018More
Uganda Performing Rights Society Limited v Mukubira [2003]2003Copyright Infringement; Music Publishing; Musical WorksSuit No,. 842 of 2003More
Uganda Performing Rights Society v MTN (u) LTD [2010]2010Performing Rights; Copyright Infringement; Deed of Assignment; RoyaltiesSuit No. 287 of 2010More
Uganda v Brian & Palma [2009]2009Copyright Infringement; Neighbouring RightsCriminal Case No. 309 of 2009More
Uganda Vs Kamya [2007]2007Copyright Infringement; Neighbouring RightsCriminal Case No. 271 of 2007More
Akulilawo Wilson Saazi Marvins and Another v Uganda N'Eddagalayo National Traditional Healers And Herbalists Association Limited and Another2026Trademark; Trademark Infringement; Intellectual Property;Miscellaneous Application No. 404 of 2026More
Anglo Fabrics (Bolton) Ltd and Anor v African Queen Ltd and Anor2008Trademark Infringement; Sale of Goods; Unregistered Assignment; Trademarks; Passing-ff; Trademark InfringementHCT-00-CC-CS 632 of 2006More
Beierdore AG v Nevia Company Limited2014Trademarks; Passing-off; AdmissionsHCCS NO. 194 OF 2013More
Britania Allied Industries Ltd v Aya Biscuits (U) Ltd2012Remedies; Injunction; DamagesHCT-00-CC-CS 24 of 2009More
Colgate Palmolive Company Ltd v Sombe Supermarket Ltd2017Trademark Infringement; Likelihood of deception; Passing-offCivil Suit No. 689 of 2016More
Colgate-Palm Olive Company Limited v By His Stripes We Are Healed Limited and Another2020Trademark Infringement; Passing-off; Remedies; Trademark LawCivil Suit No. 691 of 2016More
Comfoam (U) Ltd v Royikems Industries Ltd (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 49 of 2021)2021Cross-examination; Amendment of PleadingsH.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 49 of 2021More
Congo Tobacco Company and Another v Oasis Electronic Limited2005Customs; Enforcement of Foreign Trademarks; Balance of convenience; Trademark InfringementMisc Application No. 195 of 2005More
Crane Paper Ltd v V.G. Keshwala & Sons Ltd2025Trademarks; Award of Costs; Concurrent useCivil Appeal No. 127 of 2025More
Crane Paper Ltd v V.G. Keshwala & Sons Ltd2025Stay of Execution; Likelihood of success; TrademarksMiscellaneous Application No. 2428 of 2025More
Crocs Inc v Landy Industries Limited2025Trademarks; Reliefs; Temporary Injunction; Trademark InfringementMiscellaneous Application 2072 of 2025More
Crocs, Inc. v Landy Industries Limited2025Reliefs; Anton Piller Order; Trademarks; SeizureMiscellaneous Application No. 1653 of 2025More
Explore Spares Uganda Ltd & 2 Ors v Bhesania Suhel Ismail2016Trademarks; Defective Affidavit; RemediesMiscellaneous Application No. 432 of 2016
Fortune Bet Limited v Grand Victoria (U) Limited2017Trademark; Interlocutory InjunctionMiscellaneous Application 1080 of 2016More
Full Line Distributors Ltd v Crown Beverages Ltd2016Contract Law; Agency and Distribution; Termination and Notice Requirements; Revocation and RemediesCivil Suit No. 141 of 2012More
Global Center Ltd t/a Costco Supermarket v Price Costco International, Inc.2024Trademarks; Passing-offMiscellaneous Application No. 0766 of 2023More
Guangzhou Tiger Head Batteries Group Co Ltd v Uganda Revenue Authority & Anor2013Trademarks; Passing-off; Burden of Proof; Exclusive RightsHCT-00-CC-CS 333 of 2012More
Guangzhou Tiger head battery group co Ltd v Milly nakanjako & Anor2014Damages; Injunction; Importation; Trademarks; Passing-offCivil Suit No. 516 of 2012
Habomugisha v Sewankambo2024TrademarksMISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 1116 of 2024
Hewlet Packard Development Company L.P v China Future Furniture Co. Ltd & Anor2014Trademarks; Counterfeit Goods; Passing-off; Consumer Confusioni; Prior CirculationCivil Suit No. 97 of 2013
Homeart (U) Ltd v Modino Furniture Co. Ltd2023Discovery; DislcosureMiscellaneous Application No. 1212 of 2021
In Cargo Freighters Agents Ltd v Guangzhou Tiger Head Group Co. Ltd & 2 Ors2016Review of consent judgement; Trademarks; Passing-offMiscellaneous Application No. 783 of 2016
Incargo Freighters & Agents Ltd v Commissioner of Customs Uganda Revenue Authority2013Trademark InfringementCivil Suit No. 513 of 2012
Intel Corporation v Intel Computers Ltd2022Trademarks; Company Namae and Trademark Rights; Trademark OwnerCivil Suit No. 821 of 2019
James Mansa v Manyindo Paul and Others2016Non-appearance; Setting aside judgements; Mistake of counsel; Trademark InfringementMiscellaneous Application No. 1052 of 2015
Jubilee Industries Ltd v Balle Balle (U) Ltd (H.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 855 of 2020)2021Injunctions; Trademarks; Trademark InfringementH.C.Miscellaneous Application No. 855 of 2020
Kampala Stocks Supermarket Co. Ltd v Seven Days International Ltd.2015Injunctions; Trademarks; Trademark Infringement; Locus Standi; Imported Goods and Foreing Marks;Civil Suit No. 112 of 2015
Kiwi European Holding Bv & Anor v Djaoto Arua2006High Court Miscellaneous Application No. 457 of 2006
Kyaninga Royal Cottages Ltd v Kyaninga Lodge Ltd2018Capacity to Sue; Liability of CostsMiscellaneous Application No. 551 of 2018
Liberty Group Limited v Loreal Logistics Limited and Another2025Well-known marks; Trademark Infringement; Prior Use and First to FileCivil Appeal No. 79 of 2023
Linyi Huatai Battery Manufacture Co Ltd v Musa AF Enterprises Co Ltd2020Anton Piller/Inspection Orders; Trade Marks; infringementMiscellaneous Civil Application No. 425 of 2020
Linyi Huatai Battery Manufacturing Company Limited v Musa AF Enterprises Company Limited2021Rebuttals; Affidavits; TrademarksCivil Miscellaneous Application No. 573 of 2020
Linyi Huatai Battery Manufacturing Company Ltd v Muse AF Enterprises Compnay Limited2020Trademark Infringement; Anton Piller OrderMiscellaneous Application No. 425 of 2020
Mavid Pharmaceuticals Ltd v Royal Group of Pakistan2015Administrative Law; Contract Law; Termination and Rescision; Assessment of DamagesCivil Suit No. 319 of 2009
Megha Industries (U) Ltd v Comform Uganda Ltd2014Trademark Infringement; Passing-off; Injunctions; ReliefsMiscellaneous Cause No. 21 of 2014
Meta Products (U) Ltd v Centuar Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd2012Trademarks; Administrative Law; Counterstatements and Statutory DeclarationCivil Appeal No. 6 of 2009
Migoo Industrial and Trading Company (U) Limited v Rida International Industry (U) Limited2021Trademark Infringement; Passing-off; Goodwill; Damages; Permanent InjunctionCivil Suit 359 of 2019
Modino Furniture Company Limited v Homeart Uganda Limited and Others2024Trademark InfringementCivil Suit No. 427 of 2020; Civil Suit No. 724 of 2019
Muse Af Enterprises Co. Ltd v Billen General Trading Ltd & 2 Ors2015Trademark Infringement; Pleadings; Passing-off; DamagesCivil Suit No.102 & 271 of 2013
Muse AF Enterprises Company Limited v Lingi Huatai Battery Manufacturing Company Limited2023Trademarks; Appeal; Trademark InfringementMiscellaneous Application 376 of 2023
Muse-Af Enterprises Co. Ltd v Bilen General Trading Ltd2013Trademarks, Damages; Anton Piller OrderHCT-00-CC-MA 142 of 2013
Nairobi Java House Ltd v Mandela Auto Spares Ltd2016Appeal' Trademarks; Trademarks; Likelihood of ConfusionCivil Appeal No. 13 of 2015
Nanoomal Isaardas Motiwalla (U) Ltd v Sophy Nantongo & Ors2007Trademarks; Passing-off; Damages; Cancellation of Trademarks; Likelihood of ConfusionHCT-00-CC-CS 430 of 2006
Ngirabakunzi v Delicacy Restaurant Ltd2012Taxation; Trademarks; Passing offHCT-00-CC-CA 14 of 2012
Nice House of Plastic v Moses Buule2007Product Get-up; Passing off; Trademarks; Trademark InfringementHCT-00-CC-CS 602 of 2005
Nice House of Plastics v Hamidu Lubega2007Trademarks; Tradmark Infringement; Damages; Likelihood of ConfusionHCT-00-CC-CS 695 of 2006
Okidi v MTN(U) Ltd & anor2015TrademarksCivil Suit No. 286 of 2010
Pastificio Lucio Garafolo S.P.A v Quick Salers (U) Ltd2019Search and seizure relief; Trademarks; Trademark infringementMiscellaneous Application No. 688 of 2018
Pastificio Lucio v Semwanga2014Anton Piller/Inspection Orders; Trade Marks; infringementHCT-00-CC-MA 136 of 2013
Potomac Trading Company Ltd v British American Tobacco Co Ltd & Anor2006Trademarks; Deregistration for non-use; Cancellation of TrademarksHCT-00-CC-MA 436 of 2006
Primecare International Ltd v Four Star Beverages Ltd2025Trademark Registrar; Trademark Infringement; Similar TrademarksCivil Appeal No. 111 of 2025
Prof. George.W.Kakoma v The Attorney General2010Copyright; Intellectual Property; TrademarksCivil Suit No. 197 of 2008
Purplemoon (U) Ltd v Numaa Industries Ltd2017Trademarks; Trademark Refusal; Trademarks RegistrarMiscellaneous Application No. 1137 of 2016
Societe Bic Anonvyeme De Droit Francais v Wenbara Trading Company Ltd2008Trademark Infringement; Counterfeit Goods; Remedies; Injunction; DamagesHCT-00-CC-CS 704 of 2006
Stahlco Holdings Ltd v Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG and Another2026Trademark Infringement; Ex Parte Anton Piller OrdersMiscellaneous Application No. 237 of 2026
Standard Signs Uganda Ltd v Fred Leo Ogwang T/a Shandard & Anor2012Trademarks; Passing-off; Trademark InfringementHigh Court Civil Suit No. 240 of 2006
Techno Telecom Ltd v Kigalo Investments Ltd2011Evidence; Trademarks; Counterfeiting; Removal from the reister; Trademark InfringementMiscellaneous Cause No. 17 of 2011
Tuskys (U) Ltd v Tusker Mattresses2015Trademark Infringement; Trademarks; Evidence; Likelihod of Confusion; Trademark classesHCCS 3 of 2011
Uganda Batteries Limited v Nile Batteries Limited2023TrademarksCivil Suit 917 of 2018
Uganda Batteries Limited v Nile Batteries Limited2023Trademarks; Copyright; Authorship; Literary WorksCivil Suit No. 917 of 2018
United Breweries Limited v Rest Club One Limited2023Trademarks, Passing-off; Damages; DistinctionCivil Suit 477 of 2020
VAS Garage Limited v MTN Uganda Limited2025Breach of Contract; Unfair competion; Judicial Review; Damages; TrademarksCivil Suit 689 of 2022
Vision Impex Limited v Sansa & Anor2017Trademarks; Likelihood of Confusion; Deceptively Similar MarkCivil Suit No. 303 of 2013
Vision Impex Limited v Sansa Ambrose & Anor2017Trademarks; Remedies; Injunctions; Damages; Trademark InfringementCivil Suit No. 303 of 2013
Vitafoam (U) Ltd v Euroflex Ltd2011Trademarks; Passing-offCivil Suit No. 438 of 2009
Zeenode Limited v Attorney General and 2 Others2021Injunctions; Damages; Trademarks; CopyrightCivil Application 347 of 2021 (Arising from Civil Suit No. 0148 of 2021)

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The case summaries and other information provided in this collection are for research, educational and public-information purposes. They do not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the complete judgment and applicable legislation when conducting legal research.