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Copyright Act, 2005 (Act 690)

Act
Ghana Source: GhaLII
CopyrightIntellectual PropertyCreative Works

Summary (Plain English)

Protects literary, artistic, musical, and audiovisual works in Ghana. Copyright arises automatically upon creation — no registration required, though registration with the Copyright Office provides evidentiary benefits. Protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years. Establishes the Copyright Office and the National Folklore Board.

What This Means For You

  • • Copyright protection is automatic — no registration needed
  • • Registration provides evidence of ownership in disputes
  • • Duration: life of author + 70 years
  • • Folklore/traditional knowledge has separate protections

Original Source

https://ghalii.org/legislation/act/2005/690

Content sourced from GhaLII. Always refer to the official document for authoritative text.

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