Business registration is the first formal step in starting a business in Ghana.

In November last year, it was reported that Ghana officially registered its Kente fabric as a geographical indication.

Eight Ghanaian research-industry partnerships have been awarded €2 million in grants to advance vaccine and pharmaceutical R&D, including malaria treatments and AI-assisted antibody discovery. The PharmaVax Ghana programme aims to translate research into locally manufactured health products, with IP protection and technology transfer playing key roles in commercializing innovations for Ghana and regional markets.

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.

In this article, we will dive into trademark registration in Ghana.

The Ghanaian Parliament is readying itself to introduce a raft of new bills intended to strengthen Ghana's financial sector, reform key aspects of the country's legal and governance systems, and promote investment.

Have you ever written a poem, composed a song, or created a beautiful painting that you are incredibly proud of? Well, did you know that you have exclusive rights to that work under copyright law?

The world of artificial intelligence continues to make major strides. Machines like StarryAI, DALL.E 2, and ChatGPT can learn quickly, create fascinating works of art, ...

Many African countries have raised their IP fees in the past few years. This is due to economic growth, a rising interest in protecting IP assets and the modernisation of countries' IP systems.

In addition, the Plant Breeders' Rights Bill was first published in 2013 to strong opposition by activist groups such as Food Sovereignty Ghana.

At a recent stakeholder workshop organised by the Ghana Industrial Property Office ("GHIPO"), the governmental agency which manages and promotes intellectual property rights in Ghana...

Since being introduced in July 2015, the Arusha protocol for the protection of novel plant varieties in Africa has finally entered into force on the 24th November 2024...

The Ministry of Justice and Attorney general's Department in Ghana, in collaboration with ARIPO and the Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation in Africa (AfrIPI)...

Legal practitioners in the region have advised that the rather vague notice follow the registry's recent notices to practitioners that they must provide authorization from the proprietor of trademarks to conduct...

Ghana was host to the 20th session of the ARIPO Council of Ministers, that took place from 21-22 November 2025.

Complying with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) labelling requirements for medical devices is a critical aspect of registering any medical device or in vitro diagnostic product, whether manufactured locally or imported into Nigeria. Proper labeling goes beyond meeting regulatory standards—it ensures market access, builds consumer trust, and drives business growth

Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has birthed a growing demand for inventions and innovations.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) defines the ‘green economy' as "the low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive economy".

Choosing the right business name in Côte d'Ivoire is an essential first step that can significantly impact your brand, marketability, and long-term success.

The year 2023 saw policies, legislation and judicial decisions that affected businesses and individuals. This report provides insight into some of these developments in 2023 and the outlook for 2024 for some sectors or areas.