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Trademark Registration in Ghana - Protect Your Brand Nationwide

Trademark protection in Ghana is administered by the Registrar-General’s Department (RGD)under the Office of the President. Ghana is a member of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and the Paris Convention. The RGD conducts formal and substantive examination, including examination for conflicts with earlier registered trademarks.

How the Ghana Trademark Registration Works?

Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Ghana.

Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through the Registrar General’s Department and Ghanaian courts.

Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across all regions of Ghana, regardless of where the business operates.

Market Positioning: Strengthens brand identity, builds consumer trust, and enhances competitive advantage in Ghana’s growing market.

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How the Ghana Trademark Registration Works

The Ghana trademark registration system follows a structured sequence of reviews, publications, and legal checks. These steps ensure that trademarks meet all statutory requirements and remain protected over time. 

1

Filing

Trademark applications are filed with the Registrar-General’s Department (RGD) and an application number and filing date are issued upon submission.

2

Examination

RGD conducts formal and substantive examination. If objections arise, an Examination Report is issued and must be responded to within the prescribed timeframe.

3

Acceptance & Publication

If the application meets all legal requirements, it is accepted and published in the Trademarks Journal of Ghana.

4

Opposition Period

Following publication, third parties may file an opposition within 2 months from the publication date. Opposition proceedings are handled by the Registrar-Genera

5

Registration

If no opposition is filed, or if opposition proceedings are resolved in favor of the applicant, the trademark is entered in the register and a Certificate of Registration is issued.

6

Validity & Renewal

A Ghana trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date. Renewable indefinitely for successive 10-year periods. Renewal must be filed before expiry or within the statutory grace period with surcharge.

Trademark Services Available in Ghana

01

Attorney-Assisted Search

In-depth legal search for conflicts.

02

Trademark Registration Services

Full filing and application management.

03

Trademark Renewal Services

Complete filing and application management with Ghana

04

Watch & Monitoring Services

Continuous monitoring of Ghana trademarks to spot potential conflicts

05

Ownership Transfer / Assignment

Efficient handling of trademark ownership

Requirements for Filing

Applicant’s name and address

Clear Representation of the mark

Description of goods/services

Passport Copy of the Applicant/ Authorised signatory

Copy of CR/Incorporation Certificate

Priority claim (if applicable) with proof

Power of Attorney if filed through agent

Official Fee 0.00
Professional Fee 0.00
Total 0.00
Search Fee No Search Fee

Timeline

Approx. 12-18 months for registration in a straightforward case without objections.

Validity & Renewal

A Ghana trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date. Renewable indefinitely for successive 10-year periods. Renewal must be filed before expiry or within the statutory grace period with surcharge

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