FPA Patent Attorneys is delighted to announce the promotion of Jared Maritz to Associate, effective 14 October 2026.
“Since joining FPA, Jared has quickly established himself as a valued member of our Physics & Engineering team. He has demonstrated strong technical capability, a willingness to take ownership of matters and a genuine commitment to supporting those around him. Jared has become a trusted colleague who contributes positively to the team, and his promotion reflects our confidence in his abilities. We look forward to supporting his continued professional development and future with FPA,” says Principal, Tracey Hendy.
Jared holds a Master’s degree in engineering with first-class honours from the University of Oxford (UK) and has authored a number of peer-reviewed publications, including articles published in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering.
Jared has extensive experience preparing and prosecuting patent and design applications worldwide, including in Australia and across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. He has also advised on validity, infringement and freedom-to-operate matters across a range of technology areas and has been involved in a number of oppositions before the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand.