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Geographical Indications Act, 2003 (Act 659)

Section 6: (1) An application for the registration of a geographical indication shall be filed with the Registrar.
(2) An application may be filed by
(a) a person or group of persons carrying on an activity as a producer in a geographical area specified in the application, with respect to the goods specified in the application;
(b) a group of consumers; or
(c) a competent authority.
(3) Where an applicant's ordinary residence or principal place of business is outside the country, the applicant shall be represented by a legal practitioner resident and practising in this country.

Subject : Registration of Geographical Indications  

Procedure to Follow


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Responsible Institution


Lands Commission

Ministries-Accra

Relevant Forms to Download

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Online System
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