Trademarks Act, 2004 (Act 664)

Governs the registration and protection of trademarks in Ghana. Administered by the Registrar General's Department. A trademark application must include: the mark, list of goods/services (Nice Classification), applicant details, and filing fee. Registration process: 1) File application. 2) Examination by Registrar. 3) Publication in Gazette (2 months opposition period). 4) Registration certificate issued. Protection lasts 10 years, renewable. Ghana is also a member of ARIPO (Banjul Protocol) allowing regional trademark filing.