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.
