What is a Patent? A patent is a title granted exclusively to protect an invention within a specific period. What law governs patents in Ghana? The Patents Act, 2003 (Act 657) and Patents Regulations 1996 (L.I. 1616) provide the legal framework for regulating patents in Ghana. What is...
What is a Trademark? The Trademarks Act, 2004 (ACT 664) defines a trademark as any sign or combination of signs capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from the goods or services of other undertakings including words such as personal names, letters,...
Ghana has a vibrant and well- regulated corporate governance landscape that is backed by legislations, Regulations and Rules. Insights by Fawzya Medhat Khalil into the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992) as presented at the CCFIG Business Breakfast meeting. Read More...
What is the Purpose of the Real Estate Agency Act, 2020 (Act 1047)? The Real Estate Agency Act, 2020 (Act 1047) (the “Act”) was enacted to regulate real estate agency practice, including the sale, purchase, rental and leasing of real estate.[1]. It also introduces...
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) Act, 2020, (Act 1043) (the “Act”) has repealed the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) Act, 1981, (Act 434) and the Ghanaian Enterprises Development Act, 1975 (NRCD 330).[1] As a foundation to this development, NBSSI, was established as the apex...
The Covid-19 pandemic quickly instilled feelings of bewilderment and all-consuming fear for what would lay ahead. Aside from the health of our people, the health of the economy within which we operate became of great concern. As a law firm leader, my concern extended to issues...
The Transfer Pricing Regulations, 2020 (L.I. 2412) has been passed, bringing into force exciting measures to manage transfer pricing relations between parties in a controlled relationship. L.I. 2412, in keeping with the times, introduces rules on documentation, measures affecting technology transfer agreements, safe harbour rules,...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (“AfCFTA”) promises a host of benefits for Africa at large, as signatory countries and the private sector proceed in rallying efforts. Heads of State of the African Union (“AU”) have endorsed a seven-pillar programme for Action to Boost Intra-African Trade...
In recent times, a number of efforts to clean up Ghana’s banking industry have impacted the approach to corporate governance within organizations, and have emphasized the importance of a well-structured and effective governance regime for businesses. In this installment of our blog series, we discuss...
Our Managing Partner, Adelaide Benneh Prempeh, has been featured as a ‘Woman to Watch’ by IAWL – Institute of African Women in Law. Read her story here: https://www.africanwomeninlaw.com/amandla-womentowatch/adelaide-benneh-prempeh...