
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.

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;