Intellectual Property & Innovation

At Amoako Adjei Law Consult, we help innovators, creators, startups, and businesses secure, protect, and enforce their intellectual property (IP) rights across Ghana and beyond. Whether you’re developing a new brand, launching a product, or defending your inventions, our lawyers provide strategic, enforceable solutions in line with Ghana’s intellectual property laws.

Our IP team works with inventors, artists, startups, software companies, fashion brands, pharmaceutical companies, and creatives to ensure that their ideas remain legally protected and commercially valuable.

Trademark Registration & Protection

A strong brand is one of your business’s most valuable assets. We help clients secure trademark rights over names, logos, slogans, and product packaging.

Our trademark services include:

  • Clearance searches for availability

  • Trademark registration with the Registrar General’s Department

  • Opposition proceedings and trademark disputes

  • Licensing, assignments, and franchising

  • Enforcement and litigation of trademark rights

Related: Corporate & Commercial Law

 

Copyright Protection

From software to books, music, and visual art—creative works deserve protection.

We offer:

  • Copyright registration in Ghana

  • Drafting of copyright licensing and assignment agreements

  • Enforcement of infringement claims

  • Advice on digital rights management and content protection

  • Representation before the Copyright Office and courts

Patent Filing & Innovation Support

Protecting inventions is key to maintaining a competitive edge. We help inventors and R&D departments secure patent rights under Ghanaian and international law.

Our patent services cover:

  • Assessing patentability and novelty

  • Preparing and filing patent applications

  • Navigating the Ghana Patent Office process

  • Patent portfolio management

  • Licensing and commercialization of inventions

 

Trade Secrets & Confidentiality

Some of the most valuable business assets are not registered—like recipes, manufacturing techniques, or algorithms.

We help businesses:

  • Draft enforceable NDAs and confidentiality agreements

  • Identify and safeguard proprietary processes

  • Respond to trade secret theft and employee breaches

  • Litigate trade secret misappropriation cases

IP Litigation & Dispute Resolution

When infringement occurs, timely legal action is critical. We represent clients in both civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution forums to protect their IP.

Our litigation services include:

  • Cease and desist actions

  • Infringement claims (civil/criminal)

  • Domain name and cybersquatting disputes

  • Licensing violations and contract breaches

  • IP arbitration and mediation

Related: Litigation & Dispute Resolution

IP Portfolio Management for Businesses

We support businesses in developing and managing comprehensive IP strategies that align with growth and innovation goals.

Our IP advisory services include:

  • IP audits and portfolio reviews

  • Strategic filings for growing startups

  • Licensing models and royalty structuring

  • Due diligence in M&A transactions

  • Cross-border IP protection strategies

Related: Corporate Law

Technology, Software & Digital IP

We assist clients in protecting digital assets, including software code, apps, and user interfaces.

We provide:

  • Software development agreements

  • SAAS (Software as a Service) legal structuring

  • Open-source licensing guidance

  • Copyright enforcement in digital environments

  • Protection of online content and databases

Ready to Protect Your Ideas?

Your innovations deserve legal protection. Get in touch with Amoako Adjei Law Consult for sound advice, strong representation, and a custom strategy for your intellectual property.