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A year of drive and momentum — blending strength and independence with ambition and action to favour bold ideas and confident progress.
Wishing our colleagues, clients and communities a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year!
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Partners Declan McKeveney and Cameron Smith are attending the @AUTM 2026 Annual Meeting in Seattle (8–11 Feb). If you’re there too, they’d love to connect.
#AUTM2026 #LifeSciencesIP #TechnologyTransfer
Season’s Greetings from the FB Rice team. 🎁
Wishing our clients, friends, and colleagues a joyful holiday season and a bright new year.
We’ll be taking a short break over Christmas and New Year. Closure details: fbrice.com.au/ip-news-insigh…
💡When hype comes before protection. In design law, timing is everything—file before you disclose. One client launched with samples + social buzz before filing. At first, it looked like their rights were lost—but smart analysis found a way forward.
➡ fbrice.com.au/ip-news-insigh…
When “BestCo” wasn’t really BestCo.
Getting the legal entity wrong in IP docs can unravel even the best strategy. From NDAs that don’t bind to cross-border mix-ups, Manuel Schmidt shares how to avoid these traps.
💡 Read more: fbrice.com.au/ip-news-insigh…
⚡ When one dependent claim sparks an inventorship dispute, an entire patent can be at risk.
In our Cautionary Tales series, Connie Merlino shows how a divisional application turned a problem into an opportunity.
🔗fbrice.com.au/ip-news-insigh…
Federal Court in NOCO v Brown & Watson clarifies: the best method must be disclosed at the complete/PCT filing date – the date your patent term is calculated from. Andrew Counsell & David Herman explain what this means: fbrice.com.au/ip-news-insigh…
Congratulations to our newly promoted partners at FB Rice! A huge milestone reflecting their leadership, expertise & commitment to clients.
👏 Brittany Ashton, David Herman, Desma Grice & Matt Adams
Learn more ➡️ lnkd.in/gcetfF6F
#FBRice #PartnerPromotion #IPCareers
We're thrilled to announce the promotion of 7 exceptional team members at FB Rice! From trainee to Associate/Senior Associate — a true testament to growth, dedication & expertise. 👏
Congrats to all!
👉 Explore careers opportunities: lnkd.in/g6w_syJ9
#FBRice #Promotions
⚖️ What does the ACCC’s first authorisation case mean for pharma patent litigation & PBS strategy in Australia?
Paul Whenman breaks it down in the first article of our Pharma Frontier series.
Read more ➡️ lnkd.in/g2FnAMjc
#PharmaFrontier #ACCC #PBS #IPLaw #PatentStrategy
🌟 Huge congrats to client Exomed - 1 of 40 global semi-finalists (and the only 🇦🇺 one!) in the $101M #XPRIZEHealthspan competition!
Their regenerative EV-based therapy aims to restore function in aging adults.
More: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
#Biotech #Innovation #FBRice #Exomed
💡 An IP strategy should drive results—not gather dust. Our new IP Advisory service helps turn IP into a business asset tailored to your goals, budget & growth stage.
🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/gcF5U22j
#IPAdvisory #Innovation #FBRice #BusinessStrategy #Startups #IP
🚀 In fast-moving markets, patent delays can cost you the lead. Eddie Walker & Andrew Gregory explore how to fast-track your AU patent via GPPH or expedited examination. Compare options & strategy here: fbrice.com.au/ip-news-insigh…
#Patents #IPStrategy #Innovation #Australia
Congratulations John Landells on being elected President of the Institute of Patent and Trademark Attorneys! fbrice.com.au/ip-news-insigh…
Ahead of #WorldIPDay, we #FeelTheBeatOfIP by exploring how IP protects today’s music scene - from iconic sound marks to digital merch like NFTs.
Take a read, and a listen: fbrice.com.au/ip-news-insigh…
As the holiday season approaches, we reflect on 75 years of innovation. Thank you to our clients, partners, and followers for being part of our journey. We wish you a joyful festive season!
See our closure dates: shorturl.at/ukWkD
We're excited to share that some of our team have been included in the 2025 edition of @IAM_Alerts Strategy 300 Global Leaders! This prestigious accolade celebrates individuals making a significant impact in IP strategy and innovation. Congratulations on this achievement!
🚨 Exciting news for patent applicants! From 1 Dec 2024, a pilot Patent Prosecution Highway program launches between NZ and Europe, speeding up examination and boosting prosecution strategies. Learn more via link below #PPH #PatentProsecution #Innovation #PatentStrategy
Honoured to be named an Inclusive Employer 2024–2025 by @DivCouncilAus! As we celebrate 75 years, we thank our incredible team for fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. #inclusiveemployer #inclusionindex #diversityandinclusion