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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