FB Rice
Cameron Smith is a Partner at FB Rice, a position held since July 2013, where active participation in life sciences across Australia, particularly in Adelaide, is encouraged amid advancing initiatives like BioMed City. Prior to this role, Cameron served as an In-House Consultant for Legal and Commercialisation at Murdoch Childrens Research Institute from October 2013 to June 2014, and completed a traineeship as a Patent Attorney at Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick between April 2011 and July 2013. Cameron holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Flinders University, where research focused on RNA biology and cancer mechanisms. Educational qualifications also include a Master’s Degree in Commercial Law from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) from Flinders University, highlighting a solid foundation in both science and law.
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FB Rice
Since being founded more than 70 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 six years running. Most recently, we were awarded ‘Best Specialist IP and Related Services Firm’, 'Best CX Firm: Specialist IP & Related Services', and 'Most Innovative Specialist IP & Related Services Firm' for 2022. 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.