Designs Case Law Update
Registered designs carry real commercial weight, in damages, ownership disputes and enforcement strategy. Here’s what the past 12 months of design case law means for businesses in Australia.
Have you received a letter that demands your attention?
If you’ve received a letter from another trade mark owner, it can be tempting to respond immediately and try to resolve the issue yourself. At first glance, this approach may seem quicker or cheaper. However, it can also create avoidable problems, particularly where the other party is legally represented.
Competitive Edge – IP as a strategic business tool in manufacturing
Intellectual property (IP) should be seen as a strategic business asset that protects a company’s competitive advantage by safeguarding its inventions, designs, and brands.
Michael Cooper Ranked for Patent Prosecution in the IAM Patent 1000 2026
Michael Cooper Ranked for Patent Prosecution in the IAM Patent 1000 2026 Michael Cooper has been ranked by IAM Patent 1000 for Patent Prosecution in the 2026 edition, recognising him as a World’s Leading Patent Professional. This ranking reflects his commitment to delivering practical, expert guidance to Michael’s clients. “At Cooper IP, Michael Cooper […]
Working Together: Trade Mark Advice in the Age of AI
This article explains those patterns in a straightforward way, so we can work together as efficiently as possible and get you the best outcome.
Patent to Profit Workshop at Eastern Innovation: How to Protect, Fund and Manufacture Your Product Offshore
Cooper IP brought together a room full of inventors, entrepreneurs and product developers for Patent to Profit: How to Protect, Fund and Manufacture Your Product Offshore
Norman Morcom of Morcom Pernat Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys Transitions into Retirement and will be Merging into Cooper IP
We are pleased to be merging the Morcom Pernat practice into Cooper IP as Norm transitions into retirement.
Key Observations from the APAA Kuala Lumpur 2025
Michael Cooper recently travelled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to attend the Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA) meeting.
Cooper IP Authors Australia Chapter for Lexology Panoramic Designs 2026 Guide
Cooper IP’s Michael Cooper and Inna Maevsky have authored the exclusive Australia chapter for Lexology Panoramic’s Designs 2026 comparative guide.
WEBINAR – IP Essentials for Innovation: Protecting Your Business Ideas and Avoiding Costly Mistakes
The session gave participants a clear understanding of how smart IP decisions can safeguard innovation and strengthen business value.