Chantal Hoffelner

Firm:

Smit & Van Wyk

Areas Of Practice:

Designs and Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Patents

Phone Number:

+27 (0) 12 349 7800

Email address:

c.smith@svw.co.za

Position:

Director, Patent Attorney

Years of Practice:

Address:

Brooklyn Bridge Office Park, 2nd Floor, Parkdev Building, 570 Fehrsen Street, Brooklyn,, Pretoria

Region:

Gauteng / Pretoria

Area:

Brooklyn

Postal Address:

PO Box 111, The Innovation Hub, Pretoria, 0087

Qualifications:

• B.Sc Biochemistry and Microbiology
• B.Sc (Hons) Microbiology (Cum Laude)
• M.Sc Microbiology (Cum Laude)
• LLB
• SAIIPL (Qualified Patent Practitioner)

History:

Chantal is a patent attorney specialising in biotechnology and life sciences. She previously worked as a researcher in the microbial, biochemical and food biotechnology department at the University of the Free State.

Areas of Expertise:

Patents: Biotechnology, medical, life sciences and pharmaceutical inventions.
Registered Designs: Industrial designs, product designs, patterns and packaging.
Litigation: Patent and design disputes.

Awards and Market Recognition

IAM Patent 1000:
The World’s Leading Patent Professionals – Ranked individual for patent services in South Africa from 2020 – 2022.
Quotes:
“What really sets Chantal apart, and what speeds up the process significantly, is her scientific background. She quickly understands technical aspects and outlines the legal processes clearly. I truly wish all my interactions could be like this – she is outstanding.” – 2021.
“In the life sciences Hoffelner draws on her own experience as a researcher and provides advice that is not only technically solid, but easy to digest too.” – 2022.

Associations:

Fellow of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law (SAIIPL).
Member of the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA).
Member of the International Trade Mark Association (INTA).

Languages:

Afrikaans, English