By Jonathon Wolfe, Director – Wrays Solutions Australia is well placed to capitalise on digital disruption. Efficient and proven data science methods combined with strong strategic rationale will allow Australian companies to proactively build new and innovative services – leveraging our national competitive advantages and people. The wave of digital disruption facing service based economies like ours is a significant …
A scratch free future for 4×4 vehicle enthusiasts – Rhinohide
Marc Berryman, CEO at Rhinohide In our latest podcast Wrays’ CEO Frank Hurley speaks with Marc Berryman who is CEO at Rhinohide. Marc has experienced great success in his journey so far including the opportunity to pitch the innovative 4WD product to the judges of Channel 10’s Shark Tank. Rhinohide is a fully removable and reusable paintwork protection system that …
2016 Doyles Guide released
We’re pleased to announce that Wrays has been ranked in the 2016 Doyles Guide. The content within and the listing of best firms and lawyers is compiled on the back of initial online peer-based surveys as well as extensive telephone and face to face interviews with clients, peers and relevant industry bodies. The rankings were released earlier this week and …
A challenging time ahead for resources in Australia – neXTek wrap up!
Last week Wrays was pleased to take part in neXTek, a one day forum including exhibitions, talks, workshops, short courses and networking aimed at providing an insight into the best technology available, current innovations, and what’s on the horizon in the resources industry. Wrays’ Principals Peter Caporn and Albert Ferraloro, in partnership with the Resources Innovation Group (RIG), presented a …
The power of design registrations
By Tim Francis, Principal & Andrew Mullane, Senior Associate Registered designs are sometimes overlooked in favour of their patent and trade mark cousins. However, the Federal Court’s latest decision on designs, which was handed down on 8 July 2016 in Hunter Pacific International Pty Ltd v Martec Pty Ltd [2016] FCA 796, not only reminds us of the important role …
Wrays chosen as finalist in two categories in Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
Wrays is thrilled to announce that we have been chosen as a finalist for ‘Intellectual Property Team of the Year’ and ‘Boutique Law Firm of the Year’ in the 2016 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards. The annual awards celebrate excellence in the legal profession and recognise leading firms and in-house teams on their achievements over last 12 months. Wrays’ CEO …
Combining a passion for safety and innovative thinking to reduce workplace injury – Tap into Safety
Sue Bahn, Director and CEO of Tap into Safety In our latest podcast we speak with Sue Bahn, Director and CEO of Tap into Safety, which recently celebrated their second birthday. Tap into Safety is an affordable training platform which handles pre-employment, induction, hazard perception, safety leadership and wellbeing training for workforces around Australia. Their web portal and tablet applications …
Congratulations to our rising stars
We’re excited to announce a number of promotions across Wrays. Wrays’ Chairman and Principal Gary Cox said ‘It’s with great pleasure that we congratulate our new Special Counsel, Senior Associates and Associate on their well-deserved promotions. Effective as of 1 July, these promotions reflect our commitment to growth and supporting our people in their career progression’ Alexandra Chubb promoted …
Productivity Commission’s draft report on IP – possible impact on the pharmaceutical industry
By Penny Farbey, Senior Associate The Productivity Commission has released its draft report into Intellectual Property Arrangements. Several recommendations in the report could, if accepted and implemented, have a profound impact on the pharmaceutical industry. The recommendations could cause: The inventive step bar to the grant of patents to be raised further. Uncertainty as to the patentability of certain inventions. …
The fundamentals of good corporate innovation
Jonathon Wolfe, Director of Wrays Solutions In our latest podcast we speak with Jonathon Wolfe who is not only Director of our strategic consulting business, Wrays Solutions, but also an entrepreneur and business owner. Jonathon has spent over 20 years working in innovation across Australia, Europe, the UK and United States – helping pioneers of all shapes and sizes. Wrays …