Awards
FB Rice is proud to be acknowledged for a number of industry awards both nationally and internationally. Below is a snapshot of some of our recent recognitions
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Beaton Client Choice Awards 2025FB Rice has been awarded ‘Best Specialist IP and Related Services Firm’, ‘Most Innovative Specialist IP & Related Services Firm', and ‘Most Trusted Firm: Specialist IP & Related Services’. 2025 marks the ninth year in a row we have won at the Client Choice Awards having received the Best Specialist IP and Related Services Firm award consecutively for the last eight years, and the 'Niche Firm Leader' award prior to this. |
World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 2025FB Rice was acknowledged with a Gold recommendation in World Trademark Review 2025. Additionally, Michael Seifried, Sarah Dixon Lara Gun and Diana Bogunovic were individually acknowledged for their trade mark expertise. WTR expressed "a local touch and a global reach are what makes FB Rice’s trademark team the one to beat.” Clients mentioned “our experience working with them has been nothing short of exceptional. Attention to detail and proactive approach ensure all aspects of trademark registration, enforcement and protection are handled meticulously.” |
IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025Ian Rourke, Jenny Petering and Madeleine Kelly were listed among 30 experts across Australia in the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025. IAM Strategy 300 is the only resource of its kind, acknowledging leaders from across in-house, private practice and service provider roles. A slot in the 300 is the mark of a professional whose approach to IP is regarded by peers as truly strategic in nature. |
IAM Global Leaders 2025Brett Lunn, Jenny Petering, Ian Rourke, and Matt Adams were recognised in the IAM Global Leaders list. To be eligible for this prestigious recognition, individuals must first be acknowledged in the IAM Patent 1000 publication, which identifies the world’s top patent professionals. In a testament to their expertise, a total of 15 leaders were recognised in Australia, and 13 in New Zealand. |
Managing IP Asia Pacific Awards 2024
FB Rice won the Trans-Tasman Firm of the Year at the Managing IP Asia Pacific Awards 2024. We were also proud to be shortlisted for Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year in Australia and Trade Mark Firm of the Year (Patent & Trade Mark Attorney Firms) in Australia. These awards recognise remarkable achievements and developments during the past year throughout the Asia Pacific region. The Managing IP awards programme is the most comprehensive and widely respected IP law firm awards event in the world. Now in its 19th year, the programme covers a broad range of IP practice areas and more than 50 jurisdictions. |
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) IP STARS 2024MIP IP STARS acknowledged FB Rice as a Tier 1 firm for patent prosecution and a Tier 2 firm for trade mark prosecution in 2024. Rachel Hooke, Connie Merlino, Michael Seifried, Paul Whenman and Matt Adams are recognised as IP STARS 2024. Connie Merlino is named in the Top 250 Women in IP Worldwide 2024. Beata Khaidurova, Lee Miles and Alana Hannah are recognised as Rising Stars 2024. Jenny Petering and Cameron Smith are listed as Notable Practitioners. |
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000 2024FB Rice is acknowledged with a Gold Tier recommendation for Patent Prosecution in the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000. Managing Partner Brett Lunn, Ian Rourke, Jeremy Dobbin, Steve Gledhill, Rachel Hooke, Karin Innes, Madeleine Kelly, John Landells, Patrick McManamny, Connie Merlino, Jenny Petering and Matt Adams are recognised on the individual patent prosecution list. |
IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists 2024Brett Lunn, Jenny Petering, Madeleine Kelly, and Ian Rourkehave been recognised as top IP strategists in the IAM Strategy 300: World's Leading IP Strategists list. This prestigious guide highlights individuals known for their exceptional skills and innovative strategies that maximise the value of IP portfolios. |
Asia IP Profiles 2024FB Rice has once again been ranked Tier 1 for Patent Prosecution and Trade Mark Prosecution in the 2024 Asia IP Surveys. This recognition is a testament to our fantastic team, and of course our clients – thank you to all involved. |
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