Cooper IP

11/08/2023

Very grateful to IAM Patent 1000 for its recognition of Michael Cooper as a World Leading Patent Professional in 2023!

Michael Cooper is delighted to be recognised in IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2023.

21/07/2023

Who's up for a value-packed IP webinar?

On 10 AUG, we'll cover the key details young Australian businesses need to protect their brands and innovations as they grow.

Don't miss out and book your tickets below!

Intellectual Property, Hosted online, Wed 9th Aug 2023, 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm EDT. Tickets are free. Only on Humanitix

20/06/2023

One EU patent to rule them all (kind of):

The new Unitary Patent System is intended to provide a one-stop-shop for the registration and enforcement of patents across Europe.

26/05/2023

Thanks for booking us out!

We've just opened up 3 more spots in Hobart, and 2 in Launceston - see you there!

Our friends at Cooper IP are coming to visit on June 6th. They do have some complimentary sessions available so please use this link to book.

https://cooperip.com/Tasmania

It is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about protecting your idea and we look forward to having them join us again.

16/03/2022

We're delighted to return on 24-25 March to chat with Tassie businesses about protecting their innovations and branding.

We have a few free sessions left - book yours below!

- Launceston (24 March): https://calendly.com/cooperip/initial-ip-consultation-launceston-45-min?month=2022-03

- Burnie (24 March): https://calendly.com/cooperip/initial-ip-consultation-burnie-45-min?month=2022-03

- Hobart (25 March): https://calendly.com/cooperip/initial-ip-consultation-hobart-45-min?month=2022-03

We are Tasmania's dedicated IP service provider. Our patent attorneys help Tasmanian businesses protect their valuable intellectual property.

31/01/2022

You know the drill (well, the drill before all THAT happened).

Pop in and say hello!

- Hobart: https://calendly.com/cooperip/initial-ip-consultation-hobart-45-min?month=2022-02

- Launceston: https://calendly.com/cooperip/initial-ip-consultation-launceston-45-min?month=2022-02

14/01/2022

For an invention to enjoy patent protection, it generally must be new over what is in the public domain.

In this Full Federal Court case, the patentee argued that the inventor's earlier public disclosures of the invention were a precursor to reasonable trials of the invention, and thus the disclosures were covered by Australia's 'reasonable trial' grace period.

The Full Court disagreed, holding that the reasonable trial grace period covers disclosures made public THROUGH the trialing of an invention, not disclosures that merely LEAD to such trials.

The key points?

1. Keep your invention confidential before applying for patent protection.

2. It can be prudent to approach your protection strategy as though the reasonable trial grace period does not apply.

Check out our post for more:

The Full Federal Court has found two patents invalid because the reasonable trial grace period does not cover public disclosures leading to trialling of an invention.

06/10/2021

A huge congratulations to Access Ability Australia on taking out the Health and Science Monash Business Award 2021!

Maxine, Judy and the AAA team work incredibly hard to make communities more accessible and inclusive for people of all abilities; this award couldn't be more well-deserved.

15/07/2021

Stay well everyone - see you on the other side!

14/07/2021

An honest look at the cost of patent protection:

There are many hurdles, commercial decisions and costs associated with applying for and maintaining granted patents. In this post, we take a look at typical costs and how these can vary based on your invention and protection strategy.