Barry Meskin

Qualifications

  • Registered Trans‑Tasman Patent Attorney (AU & NZ)
  • Registered Trans-Tasman Trade Marks Attorney
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Intellectual Property
  • Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law & Practice (not practising)
  • Member, Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia (IPTA)
  • Member, Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ)

 

Experience

Barry is the founder and principal of IP Guardian and an experienced patent and trade marks attorney with more than 20 years’ experience across specialist IP firms and in‑house counsel roles in Australia. He has built a career dedicated to helping innovators, entrepreneurs, and established businesses protect their inventions, brands, and designs both locally and internationally.

Barry’s practice spans patent, trade mark, and design registration, with a strong commercial focus. He advises startups, SMEs, and large corporates on how to secure and leverage their intellectual property in Australia and overseas. His in‑house experience gives him a practical understanding of business priorities, enabling him to deliver IP strategies that support growth, investment, and market expansion.

He has a particular passion for protecting Australian‑designed and manufactured consumer brands, and is known for his approachable style, clear communication, and commitment to helping clients understand and maximise the value of their IP assets.

 

Specialities

  • Patent, trade mark, and design registration (AU/NZ and international)
  • Brand protection and trade mark strategy
  • IP strategy for startups, SMEs, and corporates
  • Commercially aligned IP portfolio development
  • Protection of Australian‑designed and manufactured consumer products
  • International filing strategy and portfolio management
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