Ghana cocoa industryan analysis from the innovation. Ghana adoption eligibility requirements are subject to change per ghanas adoption laws. 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. 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. Medical law in ghana international encyclopaedia for medical law, pp. These unregistered tenancy agreements lack most of the abovementioned components. 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. A journal of southnorth cultural and media studies culture. The practice in ghana is that some tenancy agreements are made verbally and not all those that are in written forms are registered. Establishment of national identification authority. 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. Compared to the large african petrostates angola and nigeria, ghana remains a small producer in. Labour act, 2003 international labour organization.
It would be incorrect to assume that there cannot be a lease of more than 99 years in ghana. Leave entitlement to be restored to suspended worker on reinstatement 30. The ministry of human resource development has for some time been contemplating a publication to answer such queries. 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. In the book, the introductory part covers the historical overview of ghanas legislature and the composition of the parliament of ghana. The language used is jargon free and user friendly. 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.
This book also has a pictorial representation on an a2 poster. There were many significant related court cases decided during 2018. Ghana energy policy, laws and regulation handbook world law business library ibp usa. 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. 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. These provisions basically deal with things such as works that belong to the public domain, how.
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. 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. Ghana adoption children of all nations international. 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. Ghana mining laws and regulations handbook world law business library j oforiboateng. Update your business details by adding phone, website, description, working hours, location on map, categories and photos. 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. 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. Termination of employment not to affect leave entitlement earned 31. As its former name, ie companies code, indicates, it codifies and is indeed the primary source of company law in ghana. Registration of intellectual property in ghana wikipedia. Internet crime is on the increase in ghana as the youth are engaged in it boateng et al. Founder and managing partner felix ntrakwah, a preeminent trademark litigation attorney, is a former registrar of trademarks, companies, patents and designs. Trademark registration in ghana is governed by the trademarks act of 2004, act 664.
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 duration of related contracts cannot exceed ten years and cannot be renewed for more than five years. 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. Require transaction fees, termination fees, monthly fees, or setup fees. 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. Over the past decade, ghana has made a conscious effort to enact legislation that provides protection for ip rights ipr.
Ghana is a member of the world trade organization wto and a signatory to wto agreements on intellectual property ip. Any provisions in the agreement inconsistent with ghanaian regulations are unenforceable in ghana. 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. 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. 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. It has undergone various transformations since the cocoa industry became established. Jan 18, 2019 there were many significant related court cases decided during 2018. 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. With these 50 interesting facts about ghana, lets learn more about its. 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.
Definition and scope marriage and the family the laws applicable jurisdiction marriage as a special contract and breach of promise of marriage. The crux of this publication how a draft bill becomes a law is then discussed. Polygamous marriages customary law marriages common features. The companies act the act is the first pillar of company law in ghana. Laws of ghana national identification authority act, 2006 act 707 arrangement of sections national identification authority 1. Intellectual property law of ghana encompasses intellectual property ip laws in ghana, such as laws governing, patent, trademark, industrial design. The duration of protection for an eligible work is life of the author plus 70 years. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. 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. Part vi of the labour act ensures protection of working women and part v protects workers with disabilities. A mastery of the three pillars of company law in ghana is essential. In ghana, a lease may be as short as one year or as long as agreed between the parties involved. A case involving whether digitally remastered pre1972 sound recordings are independently able. In sections 38 to 58 we can find the general provisions of law in ghana.
I describe the role played by statutory law and also the court system and case law. Some basic facts about copyright in nigeria nigerian law. In studying the factors influencing tax evasion behavior in ghana, a survey was conducted in the ten 10 regional capitals of ghana. Copyright registration in ghana copyright protection ghana. Bigcommerce connects with multiple payment gateways, so you have the freedom to choose the ones that are right for your business. Section 68 specifies that every worker shall receive equal pay for equal. 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.
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. Court of appeals for the ninth circuit reversed the lower courts grant of summary judgement in favor of. Ghana trademarks, by value, are currently the most infringed intellectual property on the ghanaian market. 09 representation of the people adaptation and modification of laws 735 kilobytes. Intellectual property law of ghana encompasses intellectual property ip laws in ghana, such as laws governing, patent, trademark, industrial design rights, and unfair competition.
The ghana cocoa board established in 1947 has had a long history of overseeing the cocoa sector of ghana. Copyright office of ghana accra, ghana contact phone, address. However, its modern constitution and mandate reflects the modern trends in the industry especially in the light of ghanas socioeco. Generally you do not always need permission to copy or use material. Developments in intellectual property rights in ghana. The country has had a rather chequered political history largely dominated by military rule. Ghana is well noted for the competence of its judges, their integrity and the independent and fair posture of the judiciary. Registration of intellectual property in ghana is key to safeguarding ones intellectual efforts from infringement. The word ghana means warrior king in the soninke language. There have been a number of legislative interventions in ghanaian intellectual property law in recent times. 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.
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