Safeguarding Ideas. Protecting Brands. Empowering Innovation.
Innovation is at the heart of economic growth, and protecting those innovations is vital to business success. Ntrakwah & Co. is Ghana’s leading firm for intellectual property law, offering unparalleled expertise to innovators, creators, investors, and multinational corporations operating in Ghana and across Africa.
We combine international training and local insight to help clients secure, enforce, and maximize the value of their intellectual property assets. Our strategic IP solutions support brand strength, market leadership, and long-term profitability.
Our IP Services Include:
- Registration and protection of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and copyrights both in Ghana and internationally
- Aggressive enforcement against trademark infringement and counterfeit goods, including litigation and customs interventions
- Advising on technology transfers, licensing, franchising, and joint development agreements
- Drafting and negotiating publishing, royalty, and IP commercialization agreements
- Strategic anti-counterfeiting measures, including cooperation with regulatory authorities for port seizures and product destruction
Case Highlights:
- Successfully secured an injunction for a global fertilizer producer, setting a critical precedent in Ghanaian trademark law and protecting millions in brand value.
- Coordinated the seizure and destruction of counterfeit goods at Ghanaian ports for a major international manufacturer, preserving market integrity and consumer trust.
Our IP team continues to be inspired by the legacy of Felix Ntrakwah — former Registrar of Trademarks and co-drafter of the Model Law on Trademarks for English-speaking Africa. While Felix is no longer with us, his visionary leadership and pioneering contributions to intellectual property law remain a cornerstone of our practice.
