Barry founded IP Guardian with a clear purpose: to give businesses IP advice that is commercially grounded and genuinely accessible.
With over 25 years of experience as a patent and trade mark attorney across specialist IP law firms and as in-house counsel in Australia, he brings technical and strategic knowledge that clients at every stage of growth can draw on.
Barry advises startups, SMEs and large corporates on protecting their intellectual property in Australia and overseas, with a particular focus on patents, trade marks and design registrations. He has a longstanding commitment to supporting Australian-designed and manufactured consumer brands, understanding that the work behind a brand carries as much value as the brand itself.
Barry takes time to understand each client and their business before offering solutions, helping them make informed decisions about their IP without unnecessary complexity or cost.