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.
Cooper IP Welcomes Naleesha Niranjan, Patent and Trade Marks Attorney, to the Team
We’re delighted to share that Naleesha Niranjan has joined us as a Patent & Trade Marks Attorney at Cooper IP.
Firstmac v Zip: Honest Concurrent Use, Variability, and the Rising Cost of Trade Mark Clearance
In this article, we have analysed this significant trademark case that has fundamentally changed how businesses and IP professionals approach trademark clearance.
What will make or break a patent in the courts today?
The following recent cases stress the need for inventors and patent applicants to provide the right input during the drafting process. Detailed and considered patent specifications will likely stand up better in court.
Global IP Insights: Key Takeaways from Australian IP Report 2025
Global IP Insights: Key Takeaways from Australian IP Report 2025 In July, IP Australia released its Australian IP Report 2025. The report highlights key trends that extend beyond Australia, providing valuable insights for IP professionals globally. As innovation and technology continue to evolve worldwide, the report’s data offers a unique perspective on international shifts that […]
Cooper IP Ranked Among World’s Leading Patent Professionals by IAM Patent 1000
We are proud to announce that Copper IP Founder Michael Cooper has been ranked by IAM Patent 1000 as one of the World’s Leading Patent Professionals.
Trade Mark Registration Guide for Australian Business Owners
Trade Mark Registrations: A Guide for Australian Business Owners The power of trade mark registrations In increasingly competitive landscapes, protecting your brand is paramount to ensuring its longevity and success. For Australian business owners, navigating the world of intellectual property law, particularly trade mark registrations, can be daunting. With terms like trade marks, domain names, and […]
Design rights stronger than ever
Design rights stronger than ever What is a registered design? Design registrations protect the appearance of products. They work by protecting the shape, configuration, pattern and/or ornamentation of an article. A person infringes a registered design if they make, import or sell a product that embodies a design that is identical to, or substantially similar […]