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Register a trademark

Protect your brand name, logo, or slogan by registering a trademark with the Registrar-General's Department under the Trademarks Act, 2004 (Act 664). Registration gives you the exclusive right to use your mark in Ghana.

Before you apply

Conduct a trademark search on the RGD database to check that your mark does not conflict with an existing registration. Consider working with a registered trademark agent for complex applications.

Step by step

  1. Conduct a trademark search at the Registrar-General’s Department online or in person.
  2. Prepare the representation of your mark and the list of goods or services by Nice Classification class.
  3. Submit TM Form 1 (Application for Registration of Trade Mark) with all supporting documents.
  4. Pay the application fee per class.
  5. The RGD examines your application. If accepted, it is published in the Trademarks Journal for a 2-month opposition period.
  6. If no opposition is received, the certificate of registration is issued.

After you register

Renew your trademark every 10 years before expiry. Use the ® symbol only after registration is confirmed. Monitor the Trademarks Journal for conflicting marks and file an opposition promptly if needed.