Almost 3 years ago I wrote an article discussing some of the issues associated with patent protection being obtained relating to remote mine site operations. That article can be accessed here. That article is the most viewed article of the many I’ve written and published on the LinkedIn platform. This demonstrates the high level of continuing interest in remote mine site …
Prepare to have your world Rokt ….
Australian Federal Court Overturns IP Australia’s Rejection of Computer Implemented Invention (CII). In a blow to the recent practices of the Australian Patent Office of IP Australia when examining CIIs, the Federal Court of Australia has, in its decision by Robertson J in Rokt Pte Ltd v Commissioner of Patents [2018] FCA 1988 [Rokt], overturned IP Australia’s rejection of a …
Internet of Things: transforming Australian agriculture & food production
Australia, and the world, are facing a multitude of issues when it comes to food production – rising population, climate change, globalisation of food sources, distrust in the authenticity of food and a rising demand by consumers for locally grown and sustainable solutions. Yet we are also in a great time of innovation, and opportunity, with access to technologies that …
Getting the Deal Through – Trademarks 2019
Getting the Deal Through has published their 2019 edition of Trademarks, wherein experts provide international analysis in key areas of law, practice and regulation for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners, and company directors and officers. Wrays’ Principal Marie Wong provides a detailed analysis of the scope, ownership, registration and enforcement of Trademarks in Australia. If you are considering filing in …
The impact of BREXIT on UK & European patents
As is widely known, the United Kingdom shocked the world – and themselves – by voting No on the question of whether to remain part of the European Union in the referendum held in June 2016. The UK parliament subsequently formalised the intention of the UK to leave the EU by invoking Article 50 of the Treaty on the European …
Fireside chat – Kohen Grogan – From Garage Startup, meeting Sir Richard Branson and riding to Rotto
Wrays has partnered with Startup Grind to bring you this exclusive event with Kohen Grogan. Rising Tech Entrepreneur and Founder of Yappy Group, Kohen Grogan began his entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings as a garage start-up with just $2,000 to his name to solve that problem. His company is now a multi-million dollar business with an impressive list of clients …
Internet of Things: transforming Australian agriculture & food production
As innovation and technology continue to disrupt the agriculture industry and play a key role in ensuring the provenance of food, we invite you to explore the current and upcoming trends in agriculture, food supply, safety and processing powered by the Internet of Things (IoT). Sheda, PwC’s Nifty Grants and Wrays are excited to bring you this informative breakfast event. Attendees will hear from …
The IP Perspective with Chris Juhasz
Amazing grace period provisions I would say that at least half a dozen times so far this year, my initial talks with a new client have gone something like this. Client (excitedly): Yeah. People are starting to really take an interest in our technology. We have made some sales, are getting positive reviews, and quite a few people have suggested …
Government grants & incentives to power up your business
For early stage companies, a government grant or tax offset can sometimes be the difference between keeping the lights on or shutting down. This may sound dramatic, but for some emerging companies without full investment funding, this is a reality. It is therefore important to stay informed and avoid missing out on funds you may be entitled to. In Australia, …
Flogging a Dead Horse – Fintech Patenting
The Australian financial sector is the single largest contributor to the national economy. New ways to legally organise, distribute, invest and hide funds so that profits are maximised, whilst minimising taxation and associated risks, has been popular since people started using coinage and other symbolic value representations for trade. With so much money in the financial sector – and with …