Ben Coogan

Ben Coogan: Leading Intellectual Property Attorney in Queensland

Ben Coogan is a highly experienced and respected intellectual property attorney, providing comprehensive legal solutions across a wide spectrum of areas. With a deep understanding of technology, innovation, and intellectual property rights, Ben advises both national and international clients on complex matters, offering strategic counsel and robust legal defense. His dedication to achieving optimal outcomes for his clients, coupled with his extensive litigation and negotiation experience, makes him a trusted partner in safeguarding their valuable assets.

Ben’s practice encompasses all aspects of intellectual property law, including agreements and disputes, information technology, privacy, confidential information, competition and consumer law, and litigation. He possesses considerable specialist litigation and prosecution experience in patent, copyright, trade mark, designs, and confidential information matters, with a proven track record of success in complex cases. Ben’s experience extends from handling matters locally in Queensland to managing national and international disputes, routinely appearing before the Federal Court of Australia.

Beyond his core expertise in intellectual property, Ben’s background as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand adds a significant dimension to his capabilities. He’s adept at navigating the intricacies of cross-border legal issues and providing strategic guidance to clients operating on a global scale. Ben’s commitment to staying at the forefront of legal developments is demonstrated by his current role as a committee member of the Queensland Law Society’s (QLS) Technology and Intellectual Property Committee, as well as his long-serving past memberships with the Licensing and Executives Society of Australia & New Zealand (LESANZ) (Queensland Chapter), the Intellectual Property Society of Australia & New Zealand (IPSANZ), Law Council of Australia Intellectual Property Committee, and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC).

Ben’s practical experience includes representing clients in high-stakes litigation and disputes, developing bespoke strategies tailored to specific circumstances. Notably, he successfully defended Hart Trading Pty Ltd against allegations of breaches of consumer legislation concerning the sale of a franchised business, demonstrating a keen understanding of consumer protection laws. He also achieved significant victories for Uniline Australia Ltd in its patent and designs litigation against SBriggs Pty Ltd, safeguarding technology related to a mechanical product used in blinds, and for Pac Mining and Central Queensland Mining Supplies and CQMS in patent litigation against Esco Corporation and Bradken Resources, a landmark case that went all the way to the High Court of Australia, protecting vital coal industry technology. Furthermore, Ben’s experience extends to providing independent reviews of companies’ competition and consumer law compliance programs, reporting directly to the ACCC, showcasing his deep understanding of regulatory requirements.

Ben is a qualified mediator, facilitating dispute resolution with a focus on collaborative and pragmatic solutions. His skills extend to acting as an independent supervising solicitor in the execution of Anton Piller orders, providing crucial protection for intellectual property and confidential information. He holds a Master of Laws specialising in intellectual property law and has been recognized by Doyle’s Guide as a “preeminent” lawyer in the area of Intellectual Property law (2017-2020) and as a “leading” lawyer (2015-2017). He was also listed on the Educator’s Hot List (2017) and recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2014. Ben's accomplishments have been further recognized through numerous “Recognized” awards in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Biotechnology Law, Commercial Law, Defamation and Media Law, Entertainment Law, Franchise Law, Information Technology Law, and Intellectual Property Law.

Key Information:

• Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Biotechnology Law, Commercial Law, Defamation and Media Law, Entertainment Law, Franchise Law, Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law
• Awards: Lawyer of the Year: Entertainment Law, Brisbane, Australia (2025), Lawyer of the Year: Entertainment Law, Brisbane, Australia (2023), Lawyer of the Year: Franchise Law, Brisbane, Australia (2022), Lawyer of the Year: Defamation and Media Law, Brisbane, Australia (2016), Recognized: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Recognized: Biotechnology Law, Recognized: Commercial Law, Recognized: Defamation and Media Law, Recognized: Entertainment Law, Recognized: Franchise Law, Recognized: Information Technology Law, Recognized: Intellectual Property Law, Listed on the Educator's Hot List (2017)
• Bar Admissions: Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

Ben’s commitment to providing exceptional legal services is underpinned by his ongoing involvement in key professional organizations, including the QLS Technology and Intellectual Property Committee and the QLS Competition and Consumer Law Committee, and his long-serving past membership as treasurer of the LESANZ (Queensland Chapter) and as a member of the IPSANZ and the Law Council of Australia Intellectual Property Committee.