Murgitroyd appoints Barry Moore to lead its patents practice into a new era of growth and deeper client partnership

Intellectual Property advisers Murgitroyd has today announced the appointment of Barry Moore as Managing Director of its patent practice. It marks a major step in the firm’s long-term strategy to strengthen its position as the patent partner of choice for the world’s most innovative organizations.

Moore’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Murgitroyd’s 150-strong pan-European patents team, as the firm accelerates investment in talent, technology, and client experience. The focus is clear: to build a practice where attorneys lead from the front, develop deeper, more connected client relationships that deliver progressive intellectual property protection to emerging innovation.

For more than 50 years, Murgitroyd has supported organizations at the forefront of innovation. Today, clients rely on the firm for strategic guidance across the full intellectual property lifecycle – from invention capture and portfolio development to prosecution, dispute resolution, and commercialization. As the pace of technological change accelerates, the firm’s commitment to trusted, long-term relationships has never been more important.

Speaking about his appointment, Moore said: “As our profession navigates rapid technological and regulatory change, one thing remains constant: clients need trusted advisors who understand their business, anticipate their challenges, and stand alongside them. Human relationships will always remain at the heart of how we deliver expertise.

“I’m excited to lead a patents team that blends deep technical knowledge with respected commercial insight – building a practice that harnesses the best technology, while ensuring that personal, strategic advice continues to guide and protect our clients’ ambitions.”

Gordon Stark, Chief Executive at Murgitroyd, added: “Barry brings a proven combination of technical depth, commercial understanding, and leadership experience. His appointment reflects our commitment to positioning our already significant patents team to lead a changing sector and to ensure our clients benefit from a team that is not only highly skilled but deeply connected to their needs. We are delighted that Barry will be leading this next phase of growth.”

Moore joined Murgitroyd in 2021 following the acquisition of Hanna Moore & Curley, the firm he co-founded and helped build into a respected patents practice. A Chartered Physicist, European Patent Attorney, Chartered Patent Attorney, and Irish Patent and Trade Mark Attorney, he has led Murgitroyd’s Irish team for the past five years, contributing to the firm’s expansion and strengthening its European footprint.

His appointment follows the recent additions of Camilla Jagger (Chief Operating Officer), David Goldsby (Chief Technology Officer), and Russell Flanders (Commercial Director) to Murgitroyd’s senior leadership team – a series of strategic hires that underline the firm’s ambition, investment, and commitment to delivering a more connected, future-ready client experience.

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