Overview
Ghana protects trademarks, patents, and industrial designs through a dual system: national registrations overseen by the Registrar General’s Department and regional filings via the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO). This combination grants applicants a choice between local protection in Ghana alone or broader coverage stretching across multiple ARIPO member states.
Ghana’s IP laws and practices adhere to accepted international norms, providing a secure environment for local and foreign applicants. Enforcement measures include both administrative and judicial avenues, ensuring that rights holders can take action against infringement within the country.
International Conventions
Ghana participates in various international treaties and agreements that shape its IP framework. These include:
• Paris Convention
• Berne Convention
• TRIPS Agreement
• Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
• Madrid Protocol
• Hague agreement