Ghana Copyright Management Department website
Ghana Copyright Management Department website: http://www.copyright.gov.gh
Website: [http://www.copyright.gov.gh](http://www.copyright.gov.gh). Established in 1985, the Ghana Copyright Office falls under Ghana’s Ministry of Justice. It is the national authority administering copyright and related rights, aiming to become a centre of excellence for copyright administration. Its mission is to safeguard copyright‑holders’ interests, encourage creativity and boost social, economic and cultural development.
Its core services cover voluntary copyright registration, mediation of copyright disputes, advisory support and supervision of collective management organisations, alongside public awareness campaigns and anti‑piracy actions. Copyright protection arises automatically once works are fixed in tangible forms; registration serves only as ownership evidence. Its official website offers IP education materials, downloadable application forms, news releases and FAQs, clarifying distinctions among copyright, patent and trademark, and explaining economic and moral rights for creators. Guided by core values including productivity, transparency, accountability and efficiency, the office conducts economic research on copyright‑based industries and engages in international copyright cooperation. It supports local creators of literature, art, software and other works to foster the sound growth of Ghana’s creative sectors.
