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Patents Act, 2003 (Act 657)

Act
Ghana Source: GhaLII
PatentIntellectual PropertyInvention

Summary (Plain English)

Establishes the patent system in Ghana. Patents are granted for inventions that are new, involve an inventive step, and are industrially applicable. Patent protection lasts 20 years from filing. Applications are filed with the Registrar General. Utility models (petty patents) are also available for lesser inventions with a 7-year term.

What This Means For You

  • • Patent protection lasts 20 years
  • • Utility models provide a simpler, cheaper alternative for minor inventions
  • • Annual maintenance fees required to keep patents in force

Original Source

https://ghalii.org/legislation/act/2003/657

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

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