Sheila Barbero is a Senior Associate Patent Attorney currently working at FB Rice since November 2022, specializing in the Chemistry team. Previously, Sheila served as a Senior Associate Patent Attorney at FPA Patent Attorneys in the ChemBio team, as well as an Associate Patent Attorney in the same team. Prior experience includes working at Griffith Hack as an Associate Patent Attorney in the Life Sciences and Chemistry team, as well as various roles including Patent Attorney and Trainee Patent Attorney. Sheila began a career in research as a Research Assistant at the UQ Institute for Molecular Bioscience, focusing on the design and evaluation of inhibitors related to inflammation, and also served as an IMB Science Ambassador. Education includes a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Melbourne, a PhD in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from The University of Queensland, and a Dual Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts from The University of Queensland.
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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.