GHANA
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.
trade mark information
Types of Trade Mark
Classification
International, Nice Classification;
Single class;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the filing date, and every 10 years thereafter;
There is a 6 month grace period, with late fine.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a trade mark for a period of 5 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive with or without priority claims;
Designated in ARIPO patent;
PCT national/regional phase, either nationally or via ARIPO regional designation.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the effective filing date.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable annually, commencing on the second anniversary of the effective filing date.
design information
Industrial designs cannot currently be registered in Ghana directly, because there are not yet any Regulations to support the Designs Act. Instead, industrial design applications may be filed via the regional designation of ARIPO, of which Ghana is a member State
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