News & Insights
Distinguished, insightful and focused
Read the latest articles by our Patent Attorneys on recent developments
in patent law and practice.
Patents and Designs Specialists
At FPA, we focus on two areas of intellectual property – patents and designs. We are the only Intellectual Property firm in Australia with this degree of specialisation.
FPA’s clients truly value the deep expertise that our attorneys are known for. We use our expertise to bring insights, solve problems and co-create custom solutions.
Latest Insights & Firm News — 24 July 2026
From patent to plate: Emerging fertiliser technologies offer supply chain resilience and environmental benefits
Stable access to fertiliser is currently a matter of key important to Australia’s agricultural sector and its food production and security. Important challenges such as these can lead to new solutions. And new technological solutions are best protected under the patent system.
Latest Insights & Firm News — 24 July 2026
Registered designs in Australia: Paper disclosures, obviousness and limitations of the grace period
A recent Designs Office decision shows that what a prior publication does not show can be just as important as what it does. The decision explores incomplete design disclosures in the prior art, inference of missing features, and highlights an important limitation of Australia's 12-month grace period.
Latest Insights & Firm News — 20 July 2026
Top tips to know about protecting IP in Australia
Gain valuable insights from our team of experienced Australian patent attorneys with our Top Tips guide — a concise resource designed to support innovators, corporates and in-house counsel in navigating key aspects of the patent process.
Recognised in leading global IP awards and rankings in 2026 as Patents and Designs Specialists
2026 Managing IP – IP STARS
Managing IP’s 2026 IP STARS rankings recognised FPA among the leading IP firms in Australia and Singapore, while several practitioners received individual honours as Patent Stars, Notable Practitioners and Rising Stars.
2026 IAM Patent 1000
IAM has recognised FPA’s patent attorneys as among the world’s leading professionals across Australia and Singapore, with multiple individuals ranked in the 2026 edition.
Our Services
We'll protect your idea
like it was our own
Whilst FPA are registered to practice in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, we also have extensive experience in the Southeast Asian (SEA) patent market where we provide superior outcomes for clients when navigating this burgeoning and increasingly important region.
A major focus for FPA has been to use our skills and experience to substantially improve the efficiency and outcomes of patent prosecution in this part of the world.
What else we do
We do more than just prosecute.
FPA has cultivated deep relationships with incubators and investors, such that we are often the first port of call as part of the due diligence process when they are looking to invest in a new start-up.
Our attorneys are also heavily involved in contentious matters, whether these are directly between parties, at the patent office or providing assistance to lawyers before the Courts.
We also provide global renewals management services.
Report
Deep expertise through thought leadership:
Clean technology: Why it is a good idea to file patents in Australia
Awards & Recognitions
FPA Patent Attorneys Firm of the Year Patent Prosecution
About us
More than a patent attorney
Whether it’s the creation, management, enforcement or commercialisation of your intellectual property rights, our purpose is to efficiently deliver an individualised client service offering to exceed expectations.
FPA comprises a large, energetic, experienced and diverse team of patent attorneys qualified in a range of science and engineering disciplines.
Further, our patent attorneys generally have industry or postdoctoral experience in their respective fields of expertise and an interest in continuing education in these fields, which means that they are well placed to understand innovative technical concepts and to translate them into IP specifications.
FPA is an independent, top-tier, Australian based, private incorporated registered attorney firm and a member of the QANTM Group. For more information on the QANTM Group and members of the Group, please visit Ownership Structure or QANTM IP.
Awards & recognition
Tier 1 Firm:
Patent Prosecution,
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Handbook
2017 - 2026
Gold Tier:
Patent Prosecution,
IAM Patent 1000
2024 - 2026
Firm of the Year:
Australian Patent Prosecution,
Managing IP
2019, 2021 and 2024
Contact us
We look forward to hearing from you
To assist you further, be it in the services or expertise we provide, career offerings or an administrative task, please contact your closest office.
Whilst our attorneys are primarily located in Melbourne, Sydney and Singapore, they are available for video conference calls and are regularly travelling interstate and overseas.
FPA office locations
Melbourne
Level 19, South Tower
80 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
In addition to our main offices, we have a local presence in Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra.
FPA mail delivery
Please send all Australia mail to:
Level 19, South Tower
80 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Please send all Singapore mail to:
1 Finlayson Green
#09-01A
Singapore 049246