Uneven application of intellectual property rights and quality standards in Ghana may affect UK exporters
Trade barrier summary
Inconsistent regulation and enforcement of intellectual property rights may lead to inadequate protection for businesses with patents and other intellectual property rights.
Standards regulations are improving with good regulations in some sectors. Further regulation is required to maintain standards in other sectors such as processing and manufacturing, to ensure fair competition.
Sectors affected
- Consumer and retail
- Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services
Resolved
No
Date reported
23 July 2019
Last updated
25 November 2021
Public ID
PID-GK4L69
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