Smit & Van Wyk Patent, Trademark & Registered Designs

Chay Donné Hassett Malan

Candidate Patent Attorney

Email: c.hassett@svw.co.za

Before joining Smit & Van Wyk, Chay has worked, interned and job shadowed at many Intellectual Property firms in Gauteng. She is passionate about neuroscience and has a certificate in neuroscience obtained from the University of Pretoria with distinction. Chay is currently working towards qualifying as a Patent Attorney. Chay wishes to specialise in patent law in order to combine biotechnology, business and law in protecting your intellectual property.

Chay

Expertise

Qualifications:

  • BSc Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology
  • BCom in Law
  • LLB

Areas of expertise:

  • Conducting novelty searches for patentability;
  • Drafting of patent specifications and drawings, with focus on biotechnology, medical as well as life sciences; and
  • Patent litigation in South Africa.