Dr. Madelein Kleyn (van der Merwe)

Dr. Madelein Kleyn (van der Merwe) has a diverse work experience that includes roles such as Chief Legal Officer at Omnisient - Collaborative Consumer Intelligence, Vice President at Licensing Executives Society International (LESI), Visiting Lecturer at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, CEO and Founder of Mad K IP Consulting, Company Secretary at Oro Agri SA, Consulting Expert at Hahn & Hahn, Patent and Design Module LLM course leader Fellow of Department of Mercantile law at Anton Mostert Chair of IP, University of Stellenbosch, Director at FluoroBiotech, Director at LaunchLab, and Director at Immobazyme. These positions span various industries and areas of expertise, such as law, intellectual property, education, and biotech.

Dr. Madelein Kleyn (van der Merwe) has an extensive education history in various fields. Dr. Madelein began their education at High School Klerksdorp (KHS) from 1983 to 1987, where they completed their Matriculation. Following this, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical Engineering at North-West University/Noordwes-Universiteit from 1988 to 1991.

Dr. Kleyn then shifted their focus towards law, earning a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika between 1994 and 1996. Dr. Madelein further pursued a Bachelor of Procurationis (BProc) degree from the same university from 1994 to 1996. To solidify their legal training, they completed a Practical Legal Training course at the Law School of South Africa (Association of South African Law Societies) in 1995, specializing in setting up and running a legal practice.

In 1997, Dr. Kleyn obtained their attorney qualification from the Law Society of South Africa. Their focus then shifted towards tax law, leading their to pursue a Master of Laws (LLM) degree at the University of Johannesburg from 2000 to 2003.

To enhance their business acumen, Dr. Kleyn completed two management courses at the GIBS Business School. In 2001, they completed a Business Leadership course, and in 2003, they undertook a Business Management course.

Dr. Kleyn's academic journey continued with a certificate course in Passport to China at Stellenbosch University in 2008. During the same year, they enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Cape Town, specializing in Private Law - Intellectual Property. Dr. Madelein completed their doctoral degree in 2010.

In addition to their formal education, Dr. Kleyn holds various certifications. Dr. Madelein obtained the Registered Patent Attorney qualification from the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law (SAIIPL) in April 2002. Later, in November 2020, they became a Registered Technology Transfer Professional from the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (ATTP). In May 2021, they achieved a Service Recognition and Leadership certification from the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI). Most recently, in March 2023, they earned the IP Strategist certification from IAM.

Overall, Dr. Madelein Kleyn (van der Merwe) has acquired extensive academic qualifications in chemical engineering, law, tax law, and intellectual property. Dr. Madelein has also obtained several certifications, ensuring a well-rounded and specialized expertise in their field.