In a landmark decision for Ghana’s intellectual property (IP) sector, the High Court of Justice has granted an interlocutory injunction in favor of Paperclip Investments Ltd., barring Sparkhouse Promotions Limited and several individuals from commercializing products under the “Supercash Games” brand.
The ruling, issued on April 30, 2026, by the Commercial Division 3 in Accra, restrains the defendants from promoting, launching, or distributing specific products, namely “7 Cups” and “Reveal Scratch for Win.”
The court found that these products likely infringe upon Paperclip Investments’ proprietary software.
Scope of the Order The injunction is comprehensive, targeting both corporate entities and named individuals. Alongside Sparkhouse Promotions Limited, the court named Kofi Gilbert, Selom Coco Ahadji, Emmanuel Ofori Bamfo, Terence Asare, and George as respondents.
They are prohibited from proceeding with any commercial activities related to the infringing games or any derivative products pending the final determination of the suit (Suit No. GJ/CM/RPC/0041/2026).
Significantly, the order extends to regulatory oversight. The National Lottery Authority (NLA), cited as the 7th Defendant, has been restrained from granting, renewing, or endorsing any licenses or promotional activities for the disputed games. This move prevents the downstream authorization that could allow the alleged infringement to continue.
Protecting the Public and Proprietary Rights Paperclip Investments initiated the legal action to enforce its rights under the Copyright Act, 2005 (Act 690). The company argues that the dispute involves former partners and that without the court’s intervention, the public could be misled regarding the true ownership and authorship of the software.
In a statement following the ruling, Paperclip emphasized that the injunction serves as more than a procedural step; it is a necessary measure to safeguard the integrity of their intellectual contributions. The company noted that Ghanaian copyright law imposes responsibilities on the entire ecosystem—including promoters and facilitators—to ensure they do not aid in infringement.
Next Steps The legal team for Paperclip Investments, led by Samuel Kissiedu, Esq., has signaled its intent to pursue both criminal and civil remedies against the involved parties.
With the status quo maintained by this injunction, the case will now proceed to a substantive hearing to determine the final rights of the parties. This ruling serves as a strong warning that Ghana’s judiciary is prepared to act decisively to protect copyright and software ownership in the commercial space.