Protect Your AgTech & FoodTech Innovations | FB Rice

From enhancing crop yields, to the development of novel food technologies that optimise nutrition and safety, scientists wield their ingenuity to nourish growing populations amidst evolving environmental and socio-economic pressures. FB Rice helps AgTech & FoodTech innovators protect and commercialise these advances through strategic intellectual property advice.

Our team of attorneys comprises experts with a broad spectrum of technical backgrounds and proven experience in obtaining, enforcing and licencing patents, trade marks, plant breeder’s rights and commercialisation services. We bring together the right combination of experts whether in biotechnology, life sciences, chemistry, engineering, trade marks or R&D to ensure clients benefit from integrated advice.

We work with organisations developing technologies across the AgTech and FoodTech value chain, including scientific and industrial research organisations, universities, start-ups, scale-ups, non profit foundations, established businesses and multinational corporations to transform scientific breakthroughs into commercially valuable assets.

Our clients develop technologies that shape the future of food production, animal health, crop management and sustainable farming, with a focus on improving efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. As the sector responds to rising costs, regulatory complexity, climate pressures and shifting global markets, innovation is a critical driver of competitiveness and growth. We help clients identify, protect and leverage their intellectual property to maximise value, and support clients across diverse technologies including:

Agricultural biotechnology
Gene editing and plant breeding technologies
Innovative food and beverages
Animal health and production
Animal genetics and reproductive technologies
Farm management software and digital agriculture
Supply chain and food production technologies
Autonomous robotics, machinery and equipment
Bioengineering and biomaterials
Microorganisms
Fermentation technologies
Novel farming systems and controlled environment agriculture

Whether you are developing a new technology, scaling your business or expanding into international markets, FB Rice brings together the right combination of technical and commercial expertise to support you at every stage of the IP life-cycle.

Our Industry Support

With a firm belief in the strength of collaboration we partner with a range of organisations to ensure the world’s greatest ideas are safeguarded and strengthened.

FB Rice has been a partner of AgriFutures evoke^AG. for several years. In 2027, evoke^AG. will focus on the most pressing challenges facing agriculture and food systems, including climate adaptation, productivity and food security. Through high-value connections, practical insights and cross-sector collaboration, the event helps accelerate adoption, partnerships, investment and real-world outcomes across the agrifood sector. evokeAG. is where ideas move closer to implementation and conversations translate into action.

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Nutri V's collaborative journey of innovation and IP strategy

Discover how Nutri V leveraged their IP to fuel growth

Having emerged from a Hort Innovation and CSIRO food waste project, FB Rice was instrumental in navigating the complexities of IP for Nutri V and ensuring their products reached the market successfully.

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Our AgTech & FoodTech Experts

Responsive, thoughtful and reliable, we work alongside you to protect and maximise the value of your innovation.

With experience across a broad range of industries, our highly skilled attorneys provide commercially focused, strategic IP advice tailored to your needs.

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What our clients say

"Responsive, willing to answer follow up questions and always provide commercially relevant advice."

- Client Choice Awards, 2025

AgTech & FoodTech Insights

How agribusinesses can benefit from the R&D Tax Incentive

31 March, 2022

Expansion of the patent box scheme to include agricultural and low emissions technology sectors

Originally designed to encourage home-grown innovation in the biotech and medical technology sectors, the Australian Government announced in its 2022-23 Federal Budget the intention to expand the patent box scheme to include the agricultural and low emissions technology sectors.

12 July, 2023

For the love of food - trade mark considerations in the food tech industry

The diversity of the food and food technologies sector means that trade mark protection and enforcement for businesses operating in this space is unique. From scope to geographical indications, and use in the fast emerging world of virtual reality and digital commerce, businesses must remain agile. Monitoring, adjusting and maintaining trade mark portfolios is essential in keeping up to date with the latest changes.

5 June, 2025

Alt. Leather – Creating plastic free leather alternatives

Melbourne based startup Alt. Leather is at the forefront of sustainable innovation with plastic free leather alternatives. They are developing a world leading sustainable leather alternative in terms of ingredient inputs, quality, ethical transparent supply chains and circularity. Alt. Leather’s proprietary leather alternative is made from agricultural waste and regeneratively grown plants, with no animal products or petroleum derived plastics. It is suitable for the fashion, furniture and automotive industries.

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