Ghana: registration of trademark

There are two regional commissions for registration of trademarks, namely: APIRO and OAPI in the territory of the African continent. However, Ghana is not included in the lists of any of them, which means that the process of registration in the state is possible only according to the national procedure.

Lawyers of Law&Trust will help you to carry out registration. Professional specialists provide legal support during preparation of documentation and expectation of the decision of the expert commission.

How to register trademarks in Ghana?

1. Logo. Presence of the emblem is a prerequisite for any new brand in the Ghanaian market. The brand mark can consist of pictures, diagrams, words, figures, surnames, names and other combinations. The logos, calling for committing violence and extremist activity are not accepted for consideration. Use of immoral details is not allowed.

2. Before submitting application for registering brand name in Ghana, the logo should be reconciled with the emblems of other organizations in the territory of that country. The expert commission verifies compliance only at a formal level, which accelerates the registration process. However, if your logo is considered to be copied or similar to previously registered trademark, you will not be able to extend the effect of your own brand to countries which commissions closely monitor over the coincidences in the graphic interpretation of trademark.

3. Collection of the documentation package. One of the most important stages that affects the success of the whole process. Complete register of documents is prepared by the lawyer of our company after brief consultation of the client. The register is influenced by: the status of applicant (natural person or legal entity), the scope of activity and the income level of the applicant (annual turnover), the number of branches and other factors.

4. Processing of documents. The official language in Ghana is English, and it is spoken by significant part of the world's population, however, professional legal translation is required for official documents. Our specialists can perform this operation. In addition to the translation, all forms need to be verified and filled correctly, and the package of documents is sent to the Ghanaian representative authority only after the verification.

The term to issue permission for entrepreneurial activity does not exceed one year from the date of submitting the package of official documents. The validity period of trademark's legal rights is equal to 10 years from the moment the commission makes a positive decision.

Detailed information on each of the stages of the work of lawyers can be clarified by phone.

 

The cost of trademark registration in the Ghana

The data is relevant for today 25.11.2024 - 05:50

Country Comprehensive review Registration service Registration certificate Total
Trademark registration in Republic of Ghana
First class, Word mark OR Logo
171.00 USD
Additional class, Word mark OR Logo
113.00 USD
First class, Word mark AND Logo:
No data
Additional class, Word mark AND Logo
No data
First class, Word mark OR Logo
810.00 USD
Additional class, Word mark OR Logo
668.00 USD
First class, Word mark AND Logo
No data
Additional class, Word mark AND Logo
No data
First class, Word mark OR Logo
381.00 USD
Additional class, Word mark OR Logo
361.00 USD
First class, Word mark AND Logo
No data
Additional class, Word mark AND Logo
No data
First class, Word mark OR Logo1362.00 USD
Additional class, Word mark OR Logo1142.00 USD
First class, Word mark AND Logo0.00 USD
Additional class, Word mark AND Logo0.00 USD
Comprehensive review
First class, Word mark OR LogoAdditional class, Word mark OR Logo
171.00 USD113.00 USD
Registration Request
First class, Word mark OR LogoAdditional class, Word mark OR Logo
810.00 USD668.00 USD
Registration Certificate
First class, Word mark OR LogoAdditional class, Word mark OR Logo
361.00 USD381.00 USD
Total
First class, Word mark OR LogoAdditional class, Word mark OR Logo
1362 USD1142 USD
Comprehensive review
First class, Word mark AND LogoAdditional class, Word mark AND Logo
No dataNo data
Registration Request
First class, Word mark AND LogoAdditional class, Word mark AND Logo
No dataNo data
Registration Certificate
First class, Word mark AND LogoAdditional class, Word mark AND Logo
No dataNo data
Total
First class, Word mark AND LogoAdditional class, Word mark AND Logo
0 USD0 USD

PHASES OF WORK

Step 1
Free Consultation *
During the free consultation, our experts will assist you in selecting the most optimal class under the ICGS
Step 2
Preliminary Check
Our lawyers will carry out an expert assessment of the emblem/logo/TM, ensuring it complies with the necessary requirements and the degree of resemblance between your trademark and already registered TM
Step 3
Payment
You can agree with us on the most convenient payment method
Step 6
Obtaining a Certificate
On request, the certificate of registration can be delivered to you via courier service
Step 5
Registration
The registrar reviews the application and attached documents; the procedure can be done without the client necessarily being present
Step 4
Submission of Documents
After completing a power of attorney, our specialists collect and prepare the necessary documents (including statement of use) and submit the application for trademark registration

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