Registrar-General highlights Intellectual Property as key to promoting Ghanaian heritage

Registrar-General, Grace Ama Issahaque, has reaffirmed the critical role of Intellectual Property (IP) in driving national development and preserving Ghana’s cultural identity.
Speaking at a media briefing, Madam Issahaque noted that since 2016, the government has rolled out various initiatives to support individuals and businesses within the IP space.
These efforts, she said, are aimed at empowering creatives and innovators to pursue ventures that contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s economy.
She highlighted Ghana’s internationally acclaimed Kente weaving tradition as a prime example of the country’s unique cultural assets.
Unlike similar textiles produced in countries like Ivory Coast, Benin, and Togo, Ghana’s Kente stands out due to its distinct patterns and historical significance.
To preserve and promote this uniqueness, the government is leveraging geographical indications (GIs)—a form of Intellectual Property protection that links products to their origin.
This strategy is expected to strengthen the global brand of Ghanaian Kente and protect it from imitation.
Madam Issahaque also outlined new regulations that guide Kente production and marketing, aimed at supporting business owners in enhancing product authenticity and competitiveness.
She further emphasised the Registrar-General’s Department’s ongoing public education and training programmes, which are designed to raise awareness about Intellectual Property rights and improve the global visibility and quality of Ghanaian-made Kente.
“These efforts are not only about protecting heritage,” she said, “but also about creating sustainable business opportunities that benefit local communities and boost the national economy.”
Source: Classfmonline.com/Edem Afanou
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