Chantal Hoffelner (Smith)

About Chantal

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 Listed as a Recommended Individual – IAM Patent 1000 (2024–2025). Recognised in The Best Lawyers in South Africa (2024, 2025 & 2026 Editions) – Intellectual Property Law. Listed as a Notable Practitioner – Managing Intellectual Property (MIP). IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals – Ranked individual for patent services in South Africa from 2020 – 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).

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