FPA Patent Attorneys is pleased to announce its recognition in the IAM Patent 1000 2026 edition, reaffirming its position as a leading patent prosecution practice in the Asia-Pacific region.
In this year’s edition, FPA Patent Attorneys has been recognised for patent prosecution in both Australia and Singapore, alongside individual recognition for nine principals across the practice.
This year marks a significant milestone, with the Singapore office of FPA Patent Attorneys recognised for patent prosecution for the first time, reflecting the continued growth of FPA Patent Attorneys’ regional capability.
Market recognition for excellence
FPA Patent Attorneys has, once again ranked in the Gold tier for patent prosecution in Australia and Bronze tier for patent prosecution in Singapore, reflecting the strength of its established Australian practice and continued growth in Singapore.
The IAM Patent 1000 is a leading global directory identifying top patent professionals and firms through research and feedback from clients and industry peers, with inclusion reflecting a reputation for technical expertise, quality of work and client service.
IAM researchers included the voice of a client quoting: “FPA Patent Attorneys is a trusted, top tier firm for complex patent work, combining technical excellence with strategic foresight across global IP portfolios.”
Principal recognition
The following principals from FPA Patent Attorneys have been recognised for patent prosecution in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000:
- Karen Bentley (Australia and Singapore)
- Chris Bird
- Adam Denley
- John Dower
- Carl Harrap
- Tracey Hendy
- Stuart Irvine
- Nicholas Lakatos
- Desmond Tan
This year also marks the first time Karen Bentley has been recognised for her prosecution work in Singapore, in addition to her previous recognition in Australia, demonstrating the continued strength of FPA Patent Attorneys’ international practice.
