Atty. Ben Coogan

Atty. Ben Coogan

Ben acts for clients across a diverse range of industries including mining, technology, medical and life sciences, building and construction, automotive, retail, food, and secondary and higher education. Ben also acts and has acted for major franchisors including G.J.

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About Ben Coogan at a glance

Ben Coogan is a business, real estate, ip, securities, and franchise attorney, practicing at Thomsons. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2027), Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology Law (2027), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Law (2027). Serves clients in Brisbane and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ben acts for clients across a diverse range of industries including mining, technology, medical and life sciences, building and construction, automotive, retail, food, and secondary and higher education
  • Ben also acts and has acted for major franchisors including G.J
  • Gardner, Lenard’s, Ray White Real Estate, Hog’s Breath Café, Domino’s Pizza and Refund Home Loans
  • He is based in Brisbane and advises national and international clients across the Federal Court of Australia and state courts
  • Ben’s practice covers all areas of intellectual property law, including patent, trade mark, copyright, design and confidential information litigation and prosecution, as well as IP licensing, technology development and outsourcing agreements, research collaborations, e-commerce, and regulatory compliance
  • He also has experience in competition and consumer law, franchising, defamation and media law, and acts as an independent mediator
  • He has experience executing Anton Piller orders as both client counsel and independent supervising solicitor, and has acted as independent reviewer of competition compliance programs reporting to the ACCC
  • Ben has acted in numerous patent, design, trade mark, copyright and confidential information proceedings in the Federal Court, including matters with global patent enforcement dimensions
  • He acted for Central Queensland Mining Supplies (CR Razer) in significant patent litigation against Esco Corporation and Bradken Resources that went on appeal to the High Court of Australia, involving technology used in the coal industry
  • His practice spans Queensland-based matters through to national and international IP proceedings
  • Ben combines over 25 years of IP litigation and advisory experience with qualified mediator status and a breadth of practice spanning IP, technology, competition law and franchising that is uncommon in a single practitioner
  • Clients describe him as a “stellar operator” whose “pragmatic, down-to-earth approach” makes complex litigation manageable
  • Ben is also admitted to the High Court of New Zealand

Practice Areas Explained

Ben Coogan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ben Coogan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Ben Coogan is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys →

Securities Law

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Franchise Law

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ben Coogan

Where is Ben Coogan's law office located?
Ben Coogan's law practice is located in Brisbane. The firm is Thomsons. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ben Coogan handle?
Ben Coogan focuses on business, real estate, ip, securities, franchise. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How can I contact Ben Coogan for a consultation?
You can contact Ben Coogan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Ben Coogan received?
Ben Coogan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution; Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Law; Best Lawyers in America — Defamation and Media Law; Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Defamation and Media Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Telecommunications Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Listed on the Educator's Hot List (2017) for his leadership in the Australian education sector.
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific as a “recommended” lawyer in 2021 for his work in the Intellectual Property space.
- 2027
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

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