FPA Patent Attorneys only deals with patent work. It is a top-tier firm for patent protection and portfolio management. The firm has patent attorneys across key fields such as biotechnology, computer technology and engineering. The team is also experienced in Patent Office proceedings and litigation support. Electrical engineering specialist John Dower serves as managing partner. The firm is owned by the ASX-listed IP company QANTM Intellectual Property. In July 2022, the practice of Cotters Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys was integrated into FPA Patent Attorneys and Davies Collison Cave.
2023
"They spend time getting to know our inventors and ensure that the patent filing process is as frictionless as possible. They also support us on other matters such as patent litigation."
"They provide a competent and efficient service."
"They are highly professional and committed."
"We appreciate their practical and technically excellent advice."
"They are professional and efficient."
2022 client testimonials
"FPA has always worked well with our engineers and designers to make the patent drafting process as frictionless as possible."
"The firm is very commercial in its approach and always thinking about the company's overall IP protection strategy."
"The best at implementing IP strategy and achieving the highest success with patent prosecution."
"They have the expertise, knowledge, efficiency and an understanding of the needs of the client."
"The firm provides definitive and prompt advice on complex patent issues."
"They are approachable, friendly and every member involved in our patent applications has a clear understanding of the issues we face."
"Excellent advice and successful track record."
"FPA have good patent attorneys for pharmaceutical, food and engineering sectors."
2021 client testimonials
A software client said: “The team works closely with our engineers and designers to make the application process as frictionless as possible, which is crucial for a start-up.”
2020 client testimonials
A client said: “FPA have been chosen as the main patent attorney firm because they are the best at patenting in the engineering [field]. The client commends the firm's practitioners for their “professionalism, dedication, fast communication, and on-time delivery”.
2019 client testimonials
A client notes that the firm’s practitioners understand “technical details and innovation in the pharmaceutical and skin care industry”, adding: “Every request was handled quickly, thoroughly, and professionally. Never had an issue.”
Patent case studies show the firm assisted companies such as Biosceptre, Ena Respiratory, Aculeus Therapeutics and Aravax to develop their patent portfolios for commercial success. It defended Dow AgroSciences’ in an opposition that explored the patentability of product-by-process claims.
The key patent attorneys in the firm include James Cherry, Karen Bentley, Chris Bird, Daneta Crump, Adam Denley, John Dower, Carl Harrap, Tracey Hendy, and Stuart Irvine. Thor North and Tom Gumley have left the firm. Kieran Williams joined in July 2022 following the integration of Cotters Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys into the firm. Cotters' Patent Star Marcus Dalton left the firm in November 2022.