CRISPR–Cas9 Technology The CRISPR–Cas9 system is one of the most exciting developments in molecular biology in the last ten years, massively increasing scientists’ ability to tinker with cells. It is a scalpel technology for gene manipulation, precise and able to be specifically controlled without off target effects. It is also cheap, quick and easy to use, and as a result …
Start-ups, raising capital and the importance of giving back
Derek Gerrard, Co-Founder and Director of Go Capital In our latest podcast Wrays’ CEO Rob Pierce speaks with Derek Gerrard from Go Capital about one of the greatest challenges that any innovator or entrepreneur can face – raising capital. He offers advice to listeners facing this challenge while sharing examples of companies that have been successful and the lessons …
Wrays becomes an Australian Made Campaign Partner
National specialist IP firm Wrays has partnered with the Australian Made Campaign to provide legal support to the campaign and help local producers protect their brands. The Australian Made Campaign is the not-for-profit organisation that administers and promotes the Australian Made, Australian Grown certification trade mark. Thousands of Australian businesses are registered to use the symbol on products sold in …
Listed law firms struggle to compete on client service – Wrays’ CEO Robert Pierce speaks with Lawyers Weekly
The CEO of private intellectual property firm Wrays has said law firms may risk losing their connection to their clients by listing on the stock exchange. The debate over publicly listed law firms has been fuelled over the last few years by Slater and Gordon’s fall from grace, as well as Shine Corporate’s share price drop and the listings of IP …
Iconic Bondi Beach at the centre of an international trade mark dispute
Wrays’ Principal and Chair of the trademarks committee for Australia’s Institute of Patent and Trademark Attorneys, Jennifer McEwan shared her insights with ABC journalist, Jano Gibson into what constitutes an iconic trade mark in different countries. Bondi Beach is at the centre of an international trade mark dispute between Sydney cosmetics company, Bondi Wash and multinational fashion giant, Abercrombie & …
Roadmap to success – inventor and business owner shares insight on his innovative processes
Mike Lane, Chairman of REMSAFE Pty Ltd In our recent Pioneer podcast our CEO Robert Pierce is joined by Mike Lane, Chairman of REMSAFE Pty Ltd. In this interview, Mike reveals the inspiration for his invention and the journey for improved productivity. With a focus on quicker production processes, his aim is to raise awareness in safety rated remote isolations. …
Forcing Chinese copycats to take a leap
Anyone with even a remote interest in intellectual property will have observed that, on the same day President Trump whispered into Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ear while eating ‘the most beautiful piece of chocolate cake you’ve ever seen’ to inform him of a missile strike on Syria, the Chinese Government announced that his daughter Ivanka Trump’s trade marks had been …
Protect your intangible assets
Nobody can afford to leave their most valuable belongings lying around unguarded. That’s why companies need to be vigorous about managing and protecting their intellectual property. Indeed, often a company’s most valuable asset is its intellectual property (IP) – that unique invention, idea, design, application or process that gives it a key advantage. A robust IP portfolio creates commercial opportunities, …
Amazon AU deconstructed
The drums are beating in the sunburnt country We are told we have one of the best retail industries in the world – competitive, aggressive and constantly delivering good value to the Australian consumer. Although the April 2017 Westpac Consumer Confidence Survey suggests a dip in confidence among Australian consumers. Amazon is benefiting from the creation of FUD (fear, uncertainty, …
ACCC is now targeting unfair contract terms in small business contracts
The ACCC has announced that the new provisions extending the unfair contract protections of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) to small businesses will be a priority in 2017. The law to extend the unfair contract protections of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) for consumer contracts to standard form small business contracts came into effect on 12 November 2016. All standard …