Wrays is proud to announce that we have recently joined the Microsoft BizSpark Program as a Network Partner. The Microsoft BizSpark Program is a global program designed to assist with the development of early stage startup businesses in the IT/software sector. Network Partners are chosen on the basis that they can add substantive value to startups through the provision of advice, mentorship and other forms of assistance. Joe Seisdedos, in our Sydney office, is the primary contact for the BizSpark Program at Wrays.

Author: Joe Seisdedos, SENIOR Associate & Dr Nigel Chen tan, technical assistant

The recent litigation between major Information Technology companies, such as Apple and Samsung, has reignited a number of issues around software patents. In particular, it has highlighted a noticeable flaw in the current patent system, namely the rather poor way in which software patents are classified.

Author: Andrew Mullane, Law Graduate

Trade marks are critical in protecting your brand and your business. But how can you safeguard your trade mark? In today’s competitive market, you need to think innovatively when it comes to protecting your brand. In this segment, we take you through some innovative ideas on how you can use copyright and trade marks to build an intellectual property arsenal.

Author: Dr David McCarthy, Patent and Trade Marks Attorney

In an effort to strengthen and improve Australia's Intellectual Property system to support innovation by encouraging investment in research and technology in Australia, the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill 2012 ("Raising the Bar Bill") was introduced to Parliament in June 2011.

Wrays staff and clients joined us in celebrating the festive season on 8th December 2011 at the ISAF World Sailing Championships, Fremantle.

Clients and colleagues recently joined us to launch Wrays' Sydney office, held at Neil Perry's Rockpool Bar & Grill in late November.

The opening of the Sydney office is in line with Wrays’ continued national expansion, adding to offices in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. Already a market leader in Western Australia, Wrays has seized the opportunity to build a national footprint and better service clients with interests on the East Coast.