FB Rice

On International Equal Pay Day, we are proud to announce our commitment to closing the gap and advancing gender equality. At FB Rice, we believe gender equality is a movement that must be led. Our new parental leave policy, developed by our Inclusion and Diversity Committee, is designed to redefine traditional gender roles and support equal caregiving. Achieving equal pay is a crucial milestone in the journey toward gender equality and human rights. As we mark International Equal Pay Day, we’re proud to introduce this initiative that helps drive real change, both in our workplace and the broader community. 🎥 Watch the video below to learn how we’re championing equality, featuring insights from Madeleine Kelly, Beata Khaidurova and David Herman. 🔗 Find out more via our website: https://lnkd.in/gQFBh_sm #InternationalEqualPayDay #genderequality #equalpay #parentalleave #inclusionanddiversity #closingthegap United Nations

We are pleased to once again partner with MTPConnect Adelaide Intermediary Program for #APPLAUSE24. Marcus Caulfield, Cameron Smith, and Maria Matveenko will be attending this evening, and we look forward to connecting with everyone there!

We’re thrilled to announce that Connie Merlino has been appointed to the Executive Board of FB Rice! As head of our Sydney computing and electronics team, Connie brings extensive experience in patent prosecution across Australia and global markets, representing clients from startups to international companies and universities. Her impressive track record includes three consecutive years in the Managing IP Top 250 Women in IP list (2022, 2023, and 2024), as well as consistent recognition by IP STARS (Managing IP) and the IAM Patent Prosecution recommended list since 2018. Connie joins fellow board members Brett Lunn, Madeleine Kelly, and Patrick McManamny. Our diverse leadership team brings unique strengths and perspectives, driving our shared commitment to collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement — ensuring we deliver the very best experience for our clients. Please join us in congratulating Connie on this well-deserved appointment! Learn more about Connie’s expertise and experience via link below.

Jeremy Dobbin and David Lee are excited to attend the 76th Council Meeting of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (#APAA 2024) in Manila! They are looking forward to connecting with old friends and new for insightful discussions on emerging IP trends and challenges.

Movember began in Melbourne in 2003 with a few friends and a simple idea—to grow a ‘Mo’ for a good cause. Today, it’s grown into a global movement dedicated to supporting prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. 💙 This month, our team is embracing the challenge to Grow a Mo or Move for Movember, with some pledging to run or walk 60 kilometres—representing each man lost to suicide every hour worldwide. From handlebars to chevrons, every moustache sparks conversations and supports men’s health. We’re proud support our team and community in raising awareness through Movember. It’s not just about the moustache—it’s about the movement. Join us at https://lnkd.in/gvjpb7N   #Movember #MensHealth #MentalHealth #MoveforMovember

A round of applause for our IAM Global Leaders! Please join us in celebrating Brett Lunn, Jenny Petering, Ian Rourke, and Matt Adams for their inclusion in the IAM Global Leaders 2025 list. With only 15 leaders from Australia and 13 from New Zealand represented on this list, their achievements are especially noteworthy. This list honours top patent experts globally for their dedication, innovation, and commitment to excellence, with client experience at the forefront. We’re proud to see their hard work recognised globally – congratulations, team! 👏 #IAMGlobalLeaders #Patents #IPExperts #ClientExperience

Two weeks to go! The annual International Trademark Association (INTA) Leadership Meeting is fast approaching - Sarah Dixon, a member of the Trademark Administrators Committee, will be attending and looks forward to connecting with colleagues and other committee members.   Reach out if you’ll also be in New Orleans!

FB Rice is excited to announce our participation in the upcoming AusBiotech conference this week.    Cameron Smith, Partner in our Biotechnology team, will be chairing the Cell & Gene Summit session on Commercialisation of Cell and Gene Therapies: What Does It Take? This session will feature short pitch-style talks from industry leaders on navigating the commercialisation journey, from startup to scaleup.    Cameron will lead a conversation with an impressive panel, including: Dr Deborah Rathjen, CEO, Carina Biotech Michael Baker, CEO, Arovella Therapeutics ASX: ALA Sam Cobb, CEO, Currus Biologics Pty Ltd We are expectant of the engaging discussions and valuable insights that will emerge at the conference. #AusBiotech2024 #CellAndGeneTherapies #BiotechInnovation

We’re pleased to share that Connie Merlino, Lee Miles and Matt Adams will be attending the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) 2024 Annual Meeting in National Harbor, MD! They are eager to engage with the global IP community, exchange insights, and explore new perspectives on the future of IP. See you at #AIPLA2024!

We’ve been fortunate to host Sabryn Hamila, PhD and Carla Andrit as part of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering’s (ATSE) IMNIS Ignite program. As their 6-week internships with us wrap up, Sabryn and Carla have gained valuable insights into the world of IP, guided by our partners Lee Miles and Prue Cowin, with support from our wider team. It’s been a pleasure to be part of their journey, and we look forward to following along as they take their next steps in their careers. ATSE’s IMNIS Ignite program provides an outstanding platform for connecting early-career researchers with industry, and we are proud to be part of this initiative. 👉 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gn_P5edm Industry Mentoring Network in STEM #Mentoring #IMNISIgnite #ATSE