Intellectual property law of ghana encompasses intellectual property ip laws in ghana, such as laws governing, patent, trademark, industrial design. 09 representation of the people adaptation and modification of laws 735 kilobytes. Termination of employment not to affect leave entitlement earned 31. There have been a number of legislative interventions in ghanaian intellectual property law in recent times. Polygamous marriages customary law marriages common features.
Whilst in some countries protection is automatic as soon as the work is saved in material form, registering for in ghana is extremely important in order for the holder to have the all important proof of. In studying the factors influencing tax evasion behavior in ghana, a survey was conducted in the ten 10 regional capitals of ghana. The partners have each worked for a wide range of foreign investors operating in ghana and on the african continent generally, including global corporations, mining and oil companies. Part vi of the labour act ensures protection of working women and part v protects workers with disabilities. Generally you do not always need permission to copy or use material. Ghana energy policy, laws and regulation handbook world law business library ibp usa. Formalities, essentials critical analysis cases, articles, etc customary marriage. Require transaction fees, termination fees, monthly fees, or setup fees. The companies act the act is the first pillar of company law in ghana. Trademark registration in ghana is governed by the trademarks act of 2004, act 664.
As its former name, ie companies code, indicates, it codifies and is indeed the primary source of company law in ghana. Ghana trademarks, by value, are currently the most infringed intellectual property on the ghanaian market. The practice in ghana is that some tenancy agreements are made verbally and not all those that are in written forms are registered. Copyright office of ghana accra, ghana contact phone, address.
Trained in intellectual property law in sweden and the uk, under the fellowship of the world intellectual property organisation, he was a member of the committee of experts who drafted the model law on trademarks for englishspeaking africa. In ghana, a lease may be as short as one year or as long as agreed between the parties involved. Although ghana s 1992 constitution made provisions for all persons living in ghana to have the right to information as a fundamental human right, little is known on why the framers of the constitution made provisions for this particular right. Section 68 specifies that every worker shall receive equal pay for equal. Registration of intellectual property in ghana is key to safeguarding ones intellectual efforts from infringement. The ministry of human resource development has for some time been contemplating a publication to answer such queries. Laws of ghana national identification authority act, 2006 act 707 arrangement of sections national identification authority 1.
Ghana national fire service act, 1997 ghana tourist control authority act, 1973 ghana water and sewerage corporation act, 1965 irrigation development authority act, 1977 landed properties of ghana rubber estates limited and firestone ghana limited miscellaneous provisions act, 1977. Copyright registration in ghana copyright protection ghana. Although ghanas 1992 constitution made provisions for all persons living in ghana to have the right to information as a fundamental human right, little is known on why the framers of the constitution made provisions for this particular right. Court of appeals for the ninth circuit reversed the lower courts grant of summary judgement in favor of. It has undergone various transformations since the cocoa industry became established. I undertake a synoptic survey of the main branches of law in ghana and conclude with certain tasks for law reform in ghana and the continent of africa. A case involving whether digitally remastered pre1972 sound recordings are independently able. The word ghana means warrior king in the soninke language.
Over the past decade, ghana has made a conscious effort to enact legislation that provides protection for ip rights ipr. The library houses one of the countrys finest collections of printed legal materials, secondary legal resources and provides access to online services and free internet sources. Whereas the said draft constitution was submitted to a national referendum held throughout ghana on the 28th april, 1992. The law affords protection to a variety of work and grants protection to holders to their works and defines the duration of that protection.
Out of the 500 questionnaires submitted to 50 randomly selected taxpayers in each of the ten 10 regional capitals in ghana, 432 questionnaires were retrieved from questioners. However, its modern constitution and mandate reflects the modern trends in the industry especially in the light of ghanas socioeco. Iclg mining laws and regulations ghana covers common issues in mining laws and regulations including the mechanics of acquisition of rights, foreign ownership and indigenous ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, beneficiation in 28 jurisdictions. The womens manifesto for ghana preamble we, women from the ten regions of ghana, of diverse backgrounds, religions, occupations, ages, resource endowments, abilities and challenges, having participated in a series of meetings from june 2003 to july 2004 to deliberate on the situation of women in ghana. With these 50 interesting facts about ghana, lets learn more about its. Recognizing the importance of trademarks and the health and safety risks often implicated in their infringement, the government passed the trademarks act, 2004 trademarks act to bring ghana into compliance with the agreement on trade. Trained in intellectual property law in sweden and the uk, under the fellowship of the world intellectual property organisation, he was a member of the committee of experts who drafted the model law on trademarks for.
Medical law in ghana international encyclopaedia for medical law, pp. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Intellectual property law of ghana encompasses intellectual property ip laws in ghana, such as laws governing, patent, trademark, industrial design rights, and unfair competition. Ghanaian law into conformity with the ghanaian constitution, to help strengthen protection of s and related rights in ghana and to bring ghana into compliance with its international obligations. The constitution of ghana and the labour laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnic origin, creed, colour, religion, social, or economic status. Legal system of ghana embassy of the republic of ghana benin. Labour act, 2003 international labour organization. There were many significant related court cases decided during 2018. Jan 18, 2019 there were many significant related court cases decided during 2018. Bigcommerce connects with multiple payment gateways, so you have the freedom to choose the ones that are right for your business. Feb 12, 2009 list some laws in ghana,and panalty of breaking law,but i dont have money am a student in ghana,we are doing projection and they ask me to find it on the internet submitted. I describe the role played by statutory law and also the court system and case law. This has resulted in practices that are contrary to the requirements of the laws regulating tenancies. Internet crime is on the increase in ghana as the youth are engaged in it boateng et al.
This book also has a pictorial representation on an a2 poster. Ghana is a member of the world trade organization wto and a signatory to wto agreements on intellectual property ip. In this booklet, an attempt has been made to provide clarifications on most of the issues relating to law and its enforcement in a question answer format. Though there are various kinds of laws that are in place, oftentimes varying from country to country, the following are ten laws that are important to. Ghana mining laws and regulations handbook world law business library j oforiboateng. Ghana adoption children of all nations international. Founder and managing partner felix ntrakwah, a preeminent trademark litigation attorney, is a former registrar of trademarks, companies, patents and designs. Leave entitlement to be restored to suspended worker on reinstatement 30. These provisions basically deal with things such as works that belong to the public domain, how owners can register their works if they choose to and the effects of the infringement of rights. Registration of intellectual property in ghana wikipedia. And whereas the people of ghana approved the said constitution for the administration of ghana to come into force on 7th day of january, 1993.
Compared to the large african petrostates angola and nigeria, ghana remains a small producer in. A sarpong introduction ghana has the distinction of being the first british colony south of the sahara to have attained independence from colonial rule in 1957. As per the constitution of the republic of ghana, justice emanates from the people and shall be administered in the name of the republic by the judiciary, which shall be independent and subject only to the constitution. The evoluation of ghana law since independence assembly is curtailed, however, by the necessity for presidential assent before a bill can become effective, 6 by the prohibition of amendments of the annual estimates money bills submitted by the cabinet,7 and is at least qualified by the special. These unregistered tenancy agreements lack most of the abovementioned components. In sections 38 to 58 we can find the general provisions of law in ghana.
Understanding how laws affect the author, the work, and those seeking to use the creative work is important, for violating such statutes can incur penalties by law. Ghana adoption eligibility requirements are subject to change per ghanas adoption laws. Definition and scope marriage and the family the laws applicable jurisdiction marriage as a special contract and breach of promise of marriage. The duration of protection for an eligible work is life of the author plus 70 years. Update your business details by adding phone, website, description, working hours, location on map, categories and photos. If you would like more information about our program call an adoption consultant today at 5123239595 or email us. The ghana school of law library aims at bringing library services to the point of users need.
Ghana is well noted for the competence of its judges, their integrity and the independent and fair posture of the judiciary. The duration of related contracts cannot exceed ten years and cannot be renewed for more than five years. The ghana cocoa board established in 1947 has had a long history of overseeing the cocoa sector of ghana. A mastery of the three pillars of company law in ghana is essential. Ghana cocoa industryan analysis from the innovation. The country has had a rather chequered political history largely dominated by military rule.
Some basic facts about copyright in nigeria nigerian law. Iclg mining laws and regulations ghana covers common issues in mining laws and regulations including the mechanics of acquisition of rights, foreign ownership and indigenous ownership requirements and restrictions. Any provisions in the agreement inconsistent with ghanaian regulations are unenforceable in ghana. The language used is jargon free and user friendly. A journal of southnorth cultural and media studies culture. In the book, the introductory part covers the historical overview of ghanas legislature and the composition of the parliament of ghana. The crux of this publication how a draft bill becomes a law is then discussed. Developments in intellectual property rights in ghana. Establishment of national identification authority. These provisions basically deal with things such as works that belong to the public domain, how. It would be incorrect to assume that there cannot be a lease of more than 99 years in ghana.
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