FPA was formed in July 1991 as a conventional patent attorney practice operating in close association with Freehills, one of Australia's leading law firms, established over 145 years ago. With over 100 years of experience, the combined strength of FPA and CSB has created a firm with an enviable mixture of technical and professional expertise, industry experience and size, enabling the flexibility to meet our clients' broad and changing needs. Commercialising them is often the result of long-term research, development and investment. Yet in today's highly competitive environment, these valuable assets are increasingly under threat. Unless protected, they are vulnerable to appropriation.
Successful businesses recognise the value of intellectual property.
To many, it is their principal asset. For any business operating in today's global economy, acquiring the services of a professional patent and trade mark attorney firm is crucial. Increasingly, businesses will need support from professional advisers who can bring breadth and depth of experience and customised advice that is relevant to their particular business needs. Freehills Carter Smith Beadle is well positioned to provide clients with commercial solutions on all aspects of intellectual property, and is pleased to be leading the market with these initiatives. 2 May 2001 Dealings with genetically modified organisms By June 2001, Australia's new gene technology regulatory regime will be operating.