FB Rice is delighted to announce the appointment of Sylvan Browne as leader of the Melbourne Engineering practice. 

 

Sylvan specialises in patents and designs, with an emphasis on drafting and prosecution in a range of electrical, software, medical, bioinformatics and mechanical technologies.  He also advises clients on developing patent strategies to suit their commercial objectives, with a specific focus on patent protection in the North American, European and Asian markets.

 

Prior to returning to the Australian profession in 2008, Sylvan worked in Canada for four years, as a patent agent before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the US Patent and Trade Mark Office.

 

FB Rice Managing Partner Brett Lunn said that Sylvan’s reputation for excellence combined with a commercial approach made him an excellent fit for the firm.

 

‘We are excited to welcome an attorney of the calibre and experience of Sylvan to the FB Rice partnership,’ said Brett.

 

‘FB Rice has been very focused over the last 12 months on strategically reviewing our practice strengths and resourcing needs to ensure that our service offering reflects our clients' needs.  Sylvan’s appointment enhances our ability to look after our existing clients and broaden our client base into new areas.

 

Sylvan Browne and Brett Lunn are available for contact.