Sylvan Browne

With this singular client focus and extensive patent experience, Sylvan is often called upon to advise in matters which are both legally and technically complex and those concerning questionably patentable subject matter. Sylvan also has a good grasp of various neighbouring legal concepts that affect intellectual property, which allows him to provide enhanced commercially relevant advice to his clients. Sylvan avoids a pro-forma approach to his clients’ IP issues, instead treating every matter according to its requirements. Feedback from his clients suggests that they truly value this dedication to their individual needs.

Sylvan is one of the leaders of the Engineering practice of FB Rice and 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. In recent years, Sylvan has developed a particularly detailed understanding of the IP landscape in Korea and travels there regularly.

Sylvan worked with a prominent IP firm in Canada for four years, where he practiced as a patent agent representing clients before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the US Patent and Trade Mark Office. Sylvan remains a registered United States Patent Agent. During Sylvan’s time practicing in North America, he gained significant experience drafting and prosecuting US, Canadian and European patents for sophisticated technology companies, including a prominent wireless email device company. Thus he can offer advice and guidance to companies seeking to protect their IP in those countries.

Sylvan has a keen interest in foreign economic and cultural environments, seeking to understand global economic development in order to advise his clients on international development. He is also interested to develop his knowledge of the Japanese, French and Spanish languages.

Sylvan is a registered Australian and New Zealand Patent Attorney, and a registered United States Patent Agent.