Ghana
Trade Marks Act, 1965 (Act 270)
| Year of current version: | 1965 |
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| Date of Text (Enacted): | February 25, 1965 |
| Type of Text: | Main IP Laws: enacted by the Legislature |
| Subject Matter: | Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, Geographical Indications, Industrial Property, IP Regulatory Body, Trade Names, Trademarks |
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| English | Trade Marks Act, 1965 (Act 270) |
| Historical Versions: | Is repealed by
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| WIPO Lex No.: | GH002 |
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'This Act provides for the registration of original marks which are able to distinguish goods of applicants. It enables marks to be registered in Part A or B of the Register depending upon their distinctiveness.
The present legislation does not make provision for service mark registration and does not recognize well - known marks.
Details of the new Trademark Bill which is due to be laid before Parliament are attached at Annex III.'