Bryan Leaw Email & Phone Number

I am an Australian and New Zealand registered patent and trade marks attorney passionate about intellectual property and the commercialisation of science and technology. I primarily work with clients in the medical and pharmaceutical sector, utilising my extensive background in neuroscience and stem cell research to help manage and protect their intellectual property portfolio, in addition to developing their commercial strategy.My scientific background started in cutting-edge epilepsy research as a neurophysiologist, measuring nanocurrent signals in epileptic brains and exploring new anti-epileptic treatments. I trained as a postdoctoral fellow and clinical researcher in Melbourne's largest public health service studying the potential use of allogeneic stem cell therapies in cerebral palsy as well as clinical research in maternal and fetal medicine, including clinical trials. In 2016 I was made a Winston Churchill Fellow in recognition of my achievements in science, and was awarded the Churchill Medallion from the Hon Linda Dessau AM CF at the Government House. The Churchill Fellowship granted me a once in a lifetime opportunity to complete a research project in the USA as part of a world-leading research group studying allogenic stem cell transplantation therapies in cerebral palsy.

Listed skills include Immunohistochemistry, Neuroscience, Electrophysiology, Molecular Biology, and 29 others.

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  Fb Rice

  Feb 2023 - Present - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  In this role I utilise my diverse experience in cutting-edge translational research, spanning recording electrical nanocurrents in live brain tissue during my PhD, to studying allogeneic stem cell therapies in neurological conditions and experience in managing randomized clinical trials. I also undertook a Churchill Fellowship in 2016 to investigate stem cell therapies in a gold-standard animal model of uterine ischemia leading to cerebral palsy.My practice involves drafting and prosecuting patents for a range of inventions from breakthrough stem cell and CAR T-cell therapies, small molecules such as monoclonal antibodies and peptides, genetic and clinical diagnostics, gene editing, to modified clinical dosage regimes for pharmaceuticals. I am passionate about helping innovators get the most out of their IP, and work with bench scientists, biotech startups and SMEs, as well as multinational pharmaceutical organisations to tailor their IP and commercial strategies.FB Rice is an award-winning, recognized specialist IP firm helping some of the largest multi-national companies protect their inventions in Australia and worldwide. Providing more than just prosecution services, we tailor strategies based on in-depth understanding of the existing competitive landscape to inform not only strategic intellectual property decisions but also commercial and investment decisions. We are also well versed in accelerating Australian scientific and innovation efforts, by acting as a trusted counsel to our SME clients, including assisting with research endeavours and government grants, having an in-house R&D tax team to advise on grants including government incentives.FB Rice:2023 Best Specialist IP & Related Services Firm2023 Most Innovative Specialist IP & Related Services Firm2023 Best CX Firm Specialist IP & Related Services Firm