Trade Marks - Ghana

International Arrangements:
Madrid Union, Paris Union, TRIPS.

Categories of Trade Marks:
There are provisions for the registration of CERTIFICATION MARKS, DEFENSIVE MARKS, SERIES MARKS and SERVICE MARKS. 

Classification:
The International Classification of goods and services applies.
A separate application is required for each class of goods or services. 

Documents required:
A.   New Applications 

• Power of Attorney (not legalised). 
• 10 prints, except for word marks in ordinary type.
• Priority document (if applicable), with verified English translation.

B.   Renewals 

• No documents required.

C.   Assignments/Mergers

• Power of Attorney (not legalised). 
• Deed of Assignment or other instrument of title, with verified English translation.

D.   Change of Name 

• Power of Attorney (not legalised). 
• Certificate of Change of Name, with verified English translation.

E.   Change of Address

• Power of Attorney (not legalised).

F.   Licences/Registered Users 

• Powers of Attorney (not legalised) from proprietor and licensee. 
• Declaration and Statement of Case, with verified English translation. 
• Licence Agreement, with verified English translation.

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