Most Raising the Bar IP Law Changes taking effect on 15 April 2013 – Any instructions relating to actions intended to avoid the impact of the Raising the Bar changes MUST be received by Wrays before 12 April 2013 in order to allow us time to take the necessary action. If you are in the US, Middle East, Africa or Europe you should plan to issue instructions by the end of your working day on 11 April 2013, at the latest.