Geographical Indications Act, 2003 (Act 659)
Section 5: (1) Any person who knowingly
(a) uses any means in the designation or presentation of goods that indicates or suggests that the goods in question originate in a geographical area other than the true place of origin in a manner which misleads the public as to the geographical origin of the goods;
(b) does anything which constitutes an act of unfair competition within the meaning of the Protection Against Unfair Competition Act, 2000 (Act 589); or
(c) uses a geographical indication which identifies wines for wines not originating in the place indicated by the geographical indication in question or identifies spirits for spirits not originating in the place indicated by the geographical indication in question, even where the true origin of the goods is indicated or the geographical indication is used in translation or accompanied by expressions such as "kind", “style", "imitation" or the like
commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.
(2) Where a person is convicted of an offence under this section, the goods and things of any kind by means of or in relation to the offence committed is liable at the discretion of the court, to be forfeited to the Republic.
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- Email: info@lc.gov.gh
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