Dear Friends & Colleagues,
As the year draws to a close, the team at Wrays would like to thank our clients and associates for your continued support during 2024.
This year has been another remarkable one for Wrays. We maintained our global connections, with our team traveling extensively across the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and China. This travel not only strengthened relationships, but also kept us at the forefront of industry developments, reaffirming our commitment to providing world-class intellectual property services.
Closer to home, Wrays has seen continued growth and expansion, particularly on the East Coast. A significant achievement this year was the integration of Adelaide IP firm Lesicar Maynard Andrews into Wrays. The smooth transition allowed us to deliver uninterrupted service for our new clients while expanding the range of services they can now receive.
Our success would not have been possible without the extraordinary team at Wrays, and this year, we celebrated some special milestones. Gary Cox, our Chairman, marked an incredible 30 years of dedicated service to Wrays. His leadership and vision have been pivotal in shaping our journey, and we were proud to recognise this significant achievement. We also celebrated the 25-year anniversaries of Director Dr Linda Kennaugh and Principal Chris Juhasz, both of whom have been integral to our continued success.
IP Australia and IPONZ Office Closures
The Australian Intellectual Property Office (IP Australia) and the New Zealand Intellectual Property Office (IPONZ) will be closed from Wednesday 25 December 2024, re-opening on Thursday 2 January 2025. Applicants will be given until the first business day (2 January 2025) to attend to any action due during that closure period.
Beware of Scams
We are aware of ongoing fraudulent activities where applicants are being pressured to file trademarks through emails that appear to come from reputable registered attorney firms. Please note that Wrays is not currently a target of these scams. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your trademarks, please reach out to your usual Wrays attorney or contact us at our general email address: wrays@wrays.com.au.
Wrays Office Closures
We will be taking a short break from 25 December 2024 and look forward to re-opening to clients from 2 January 2025. During this time, Wrays staff are on annual leave and may not be available to respond to your query or instructions.
Should you need urgent assistance during this time, please contact us by including our general email address wrays@wrays.com.au which will continue to be monitored for urgent matters.
Thank you for trusting us to be a part of your business this year. We wish you a safe and restful break and look forward to supporting your success in 2025.
Kind regards,
Wrays Board of Directors
