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.
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.
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.