Ian Rourke

Since being founded more than 75 years ago, we have become Australia’s most trusted intellectual property firm with offices across the country and a well-established presence in New Zealand and South-East Asia. Today, we combine world-leading expertise across biotechnology, chemistry, computer and electrical sciences, engineering and medical devices with integrity and a determination to help clients achieve their goals. We work with a broad range of clients – from Australian start-ups to global corporations; well known in the Australian market for our work with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and a range of research institutes, universities and innovation hubs that support emerging businesses. Our mission is to inspire our attorneys and staff to best serve our clients as they navigate what can be the complex world of IP. Our unique approach has seen us win nine Australian Client Choice Awards eight years running. With decades of experience under our belt, we know that the advice a client receives can make the difference between success and sales or failure and frustration. That’s why our multilingual, multidisciplinary team always goes the extra mile to leverage IP for maximum commercial impact. We pride ourselves on our expertise and our ability to make our clients feel comfortable and respected at every stage of the process. We’re real people who build partnerships based on trust by being open, approachable and totally focused on clients’ needs. At FB Rice, we champion innovation and create value.