Host:
Michele Katz
Founding Partner
Advitam IP, LLC – Chicago, USA

Guest:

Sarah Norkor Anku

Global Managing Partner

SN Anku IP Firm – Ghana

We are excited to continue Season 5 of the Women’s IP World Podcast with Episode 6, featuring an engaging conversation with Sarah Norkor Anku, Global Managing Partner at SN Anku IP Firm in Ghana. Sarah joins our host, Michele Katz, Founding Partner at Advitam IP based in the USA, to discuss her journey into intellectual property law, the evolving IP landscape in Ghana, and the practical realities of enforcing IP rights in a developing yet rapidly advancing jurisdiction, insights she shares in her featured article in the Women’s IP World Annual 2025.

In this episode, Sarah provides an overview of Ghana, highlighting its stability, growing middle class, and increasing attractiveness for investors. She reflects on how these factors have contributed to a rise in IP awareness and enforcement, while also addressing ongoing challenges such as navigating judicial interpretation, educating stakeholders, and navigating court processes.

A central focus of the discussion is Sarah’s article in the Women’s IP World Annual 2025, Enforcing Unregistered Trademarks and Related Trade Dress in Ghana: The ACHOURA Story, where she shares a compelling case study involving trademark refusal and trade dress infringement. Drawing from this real-world example, Sarah outlines the strategic approach her firm adopted, including the use of copyright and unfair competition laws, to successfully protect her client’s rights and achieve a favourable outcome despite initial setbacks.

Click here to read Sarah’s full article.

Tune in now to hear Sarah’s perspective on practising intellectual property law in Ghana, overcoming enforcement challenges, and building a resilient and impactful IP practice in an evolving global landscape.

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