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In Ghana, the Registrar General's Department and the Industrial Property Office have embarked on indefinite industrial strike action which commenced on 20 January 2022.

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In Ghana, the Registrar General's Department and the Industrial Property Office have embarked on indefinite industrial strike action which commenced on 20 January 2022.

These offices are closed, and all processes are halted until further notice.

Due to the strike, no documents can be filed and there can be no following up on any pending matters.

This strike will inevitably cause a delay in the progress of pending matters.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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