Reasons why not to patent in Africa

5 reasons why not to file patents in Africa: 1️⃣ Africa is the Continent with only the second largest population (albeit, the highest population growth). 2️⃣ Africa is only slightly larger than China, US, India, Germany, UK, France & Spain combined. 3️⃣ Only 44% of sub-Sahara African GDP is covered by filing a SANi combination patent ($875 filing to courier of certificate). 4️⃣ In 2050 only 33% of working-age people will live in Africa. 5️⃣ Africa is unlikely to become the 52nd State of America. Yet, 2% of PCT patent applicants still choose to file in Africa 🤔. SANi – Attracting the other 98% of PCT applicants.

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