Ghana: Design

Industrial design registrations in Ghana protect the ornamental or aesthetic elements of products. Applications may be filed at the Registrar General’s Department or via ARIPO for a broader geographical span.

• Applicants must submit representations of the design and settle the applicable fees.
• The design is protected initially for 5 years, renewable twice for a total of 15 years.

A registered industrial design gives its proprietor the right to prevent unauthorized manufacture or importation of goods with a substantially similar appearance in Ghana.