When the reputation and growth of our fledgling Australian Charity came under threat, Perth intellectual property, trademark & patent attorneys, Wrays stepped in to defend and protect via its Pro Bono Committee. It was October, 2021 and Pink Belt Project® was a newly Incorporated Association in Australia with a freshly appointed Board of Management and registration with the Australian Charities …
A Win for Wrays as Natalie Shoolman joins Sydney IP Litigation Team
One of Australia’s leading Intellectual Property Law Firms, Wrays, has announced the hiring of Principal, Natalie Shoolman. Natalie joins Wrays’ Sydney IP Litigation practice after more than 18 years at Clayton Utz. The high-profile appointment is a major win for Wrays with Natalie regarded as one of Australia’s leading IP lawyers, with notable expertise in providing highly strategic and business-critical …
Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited v. Commissioner of Patents (S40/2022)
Major Patent Decision in Australia – But Still Controversy The High Court of Australia has today handed down a decision that was hoped to clarify the issue of “manner of manufacture”, i.e., patent-eligible subject matter, for so-called ‘computer-implemented inventions’ (CIIs) under Australian law. As the High Court decision was equally split, however, the decision was effectively one by default and …
Cars and Model Numbers – the drive to protect trade marks
Two different car companies in two different parts of the world are currently fighting to protect their trade marks in vehicle model numbers. In Europe, Audi AG has started a proceeding against NIO, a Chinese automobile manufacturer. Audi has a number of its model numbers registered as trade marks. Two of these are S6 and S8 and are used as …
Pharmaceutical Extensions of Term – A Global Perspective
Many jurisdictions provide patent term extensions (PTEs) or Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) in recognition of the fact that the time taken to achieve regulatory approval for patented products can often delay their release into the market. However, partly due the interplay between regulatory approval legislation and patent legislation, the requirements for receiving an extension of patent term, and the patented …
How do you Protect Fashion?
Designs v Copyright If you could eavesdrop on the dinner parties of fashion designers, the one question they would be asking is… How do you stop other people copying the garments to which designers have poured their heart and soul? Let’s take a shirt for example. One with a collar and cuffs, a shorter front than back and some fancy …
Crocs – from Ugly Duckling to Swan
The fact that the footwear known as “Crocs” is described as a foam clog perhaps says it all. It’s the shoe that people seem to love to hate or hate to love. The design makes sense once you know that Crocs clogs were developed as a boating shoe. The closed top avoids stubbed toes and the holes are for easy …
Australian Made Week: Celebrating an Australian Icon
This week (6-12 June) is Australian Made Week, a time to celebrate and support Australia’s local makers and growers all around the country. Australian Made Week features events across a number of industries, including technology, Indigenous business, agriculture and e-commerce. Consumers will be encouraged to prioritise purchasing Australian made products and to actively seek out the Australian Made, Australian Grown …
Wrays appoints three new Principals
It is with enormous pleasure that we announce the promotion of three new Principals from across the firm, Dr Penelope Farbey, Tyson Keed and Dr Simon Weisman. Dr Penelope Farbey joined Wrays in 2001 and is a molecular microbiology specialist, working closely with small to medium biotechnology, pharmaceutical and agri-biotech firms as well as universities. Penelope says: “I thank Wrays …
Make your Vision a Reality with Curtin Ignition 2022
Do you have an idea or innovation that could become a high-growth business? If so, Curtin Ignition may be what you need to help make your vision a reality. Applications are now open for Curtin Ignition, an intensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs, academics and corporate innovators to trial and prepare business ideas for the commercial environment. Ignition is comprised of …