I provide legal services to clients in a broad range of IP-intensive industries. These industries combine commercial transactions such IP licences and assignments and services agreements (including contract development and manufacture), as well as research collaborations, IP due diligence, patent strategy, protection of confidential information, consumer law and privacy advice. Before returning to private practice I was in-house counsel at …
Buket Yilmaz
I am an intellectual property lawyer with extensive experience in trademark law, copyright law, and unfair competition law, as well as representing clients in civil and criminal court actions. My career spans diverse jurisdictions, including Turkey and Australia, where I have advised clients ranging from local businesses to multinational corporations on intellectual property matters, brand protection strategies, and dispute resolution. …
Drazen Lesicar
I am a Principal Patent and Trade Marks Attorney at Wrays and hold a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the University of Adelaide, where research focused on turbulence in the upper atmosphere. This work involved the design, construction, and maintenance of advanced radar systems in diverse locations, including Adelaide, Kiribati, and Antarctica (Mawson Base). Throughout my career I have been …
Kate Maynard
As a dedicated Trade Marks Specialist, I am deeply committed to helping clients protect their brands both in Australia and internationally, with a keen focus on delivering tailored, client-centred solutions. With over 15 years of experience in the Intellectual Property field, I have developed a strong expertise in trade mark prosecution, portfolio management, and the enforcement of intellectual property rights. …
Davin Mai
I am a Technical Assistant working in the South Australian team at Wrays, having graduated from the Australian National University with a double degree in Engineering (Honours) and Science. Before entering the intellectual property field, I actively contributed to collaborative research projects between academia and industry in areas such as biomedical engineering, systems engineering, and renewable energy systems. This experience …
Victoria Seville
I am a Trainee Patent Attorney working in the Chemistry team at Wrays, and I have always been fascinated with the interface between the physical and biological sciences. I graduated with a First Class Masters degree in Chemistry from the University of Sheffield with a major research project in quantum chemistry, studying molecular conduction. I went on to undertake a Masters …
Joanne Li
As a trademark attorney, I find fulfilment in earning the trust of clients, assisting them in overcoming trademark challenges, and witnessing the growth of their brands. My career in trade mark commenced in 2015 and I was registered as trade mark attorney in 2017. As a trade mark attorney, I specialise in guiding clients through the labyrinth of trade mark …
Nadia Lee
As a Trade Marks Administrator, I provide support for the Wrays National Trade Mark Practice group by assisting both fee earners and clients with administrative-based tasks, queries and projects. I joined the firm in 2023 and am based in the Melbourne office. I started my career as a Patent Assistant where I had my first exposure to working in the …
Kathy Mytton
I am a Solicitor and Registered Trade Marks Attorney with over 25 years’ experience in the trade marks field. Prior to joining Wrays, I worked in the trade mark groups of two other well-known Australian specialist IP firms. I have gained broad experience in the trade marks field over many years, qualifying as a Solicitor in 1997 and subsequently registering as …