Smit & Van Wyk Patent, Trademark & Registered Designs

Chené Biela

Candidate Patent Attorney

Email: c.biela@svw.co.za

Chené Biela is a candidate patent attorney who joined the firm in 2024. She has obtained a BSc in Human genetics, BSc Honours in Pharmacology and LLB degrees at the University of Pretoria. She is currently working towards completing her Patent Board Examinations.

Chené Biela

Expertise

Qualifications:

  • BSc Human Genetics
  • BSc(Hons) Pharmacology
  • LLB

Areas of expertise:

  • Conducting patents searches which include name index, subject matter and patentability searches;
  • Drafting of patent specifications, with focus on biotechnology, medical, and pharmaceutical inventions;
  • Registered Designs: Industrial designs, product designs, patterns and packaging; and
  • Local and foreign patent prosecution, including responses to official actions;