Barry Moore

Barry Moore

Director, Patents [Regional Head, Ireland]

Barry Moore joined Murgitroyd in August 2021 following the acquisition of Hanna Moore + Curley by Murgitroyd. Barry is Regional Head, Patents Ireland, Director, Patents, a European Patent Attorney, a Chartered Patent Attorney (UK), an Irish Patent and Trade Mark Attorney, and also a Community Trade Mark and Design Attorney. He is a Chartered Physicist and has over 20 years’ experience in private practice.

An Entrance Scholar to University College Dublin based on his results in history, Barry graduated with an MSc in Experimental Physics. He then worked for a campus company commercialising products in the field of environmental sensing originating from research derived from the Applied Physics laboratory. It was this work that provided initial exposure to patents, Barry is a named inventor on US 6 028 663. Subsequent to this work in a start-up environment, entered the patent profession more than 20 years ago. In 2003 Barry co-founded Hanna Moore + Curley.

As a physicist, in recent years Barry has been responsible for prosecuting thousands of patent applications in the fields of telecommunications, mobile devices, security and software. He has drafted hundreds of applications both in these technology areas but also in the mechanical, electronic and medical device fields. His expertise in conducting oral hearings before the EPO Examination and Opposition Divisions, and the Appeal Boards is regularly called upon by his international clients.

His non-EPO specific activities include all aspects of advisory services relating to IP strategy, due diligence and opinion work, and in recent years international litigation. Barry recently coordinated the successful revocation of two competitors’ patents at the UK’s Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC), a decision that was upheld by the UK Court of Appeal.

Barry is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (UK) and a member of the Irish Association of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys (APTMA). Barry has been regularly listed as an IP Star and a member of IAM’s Patent 1000. In its inaugural 2020 IAM Global leaders listing, Barry is the only named Irish Patent Attorney – as detailed by IAM itself, IAM Global Leaders merit special attention not only because of their expertise and experience relating to creating, protecting, managing, transacting and enforcing critical patent rights, but also for their ability to innovate, inspire and go above and beyond to deliver for their clients.

Barry is based in our Dublin Office.

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Sector expertise

  • Telecommunications
  • Mobile devices
  • Security and software
  • Mechanical
  • Electronics
  • Medical devices

Coupled with expertise before the European Patent Office (EPO), Moore proves to be an admired and sought-after patent practitioner for domestic and international patrons alike.

IAM 1000 2025 Research Insights

A technical treasure, Barry Moore has established an impressive career in private practice as a chartered physicist.

IAM 1000 2025 Research Insights

Shortlisted for Practitioner of the Year - Ireland

Managing IP EMEA 2025

You provide expert advice and great product knowledge plus a good understanding of our product sector. Very quick response time to queries and product analysis on a possible infringement.

Technical Director, Manufacturing and Solutions Company, 2024 Client Satisfaction Survey

Barry Moore enjoys a fantastic reputation as a vastly experienced patent attorney who is well known for his prosecutions and advice work in the telecoms and technology sectors.

Lexology Index - 2024

Ranked in Electronics, Engineering/construction, IAM/IC, IP management consultancy, Legal, Licensing, Semiconductors, Software, Telecommunications.

IAM 300 Strategy 2024

Key contributor to the team recognised as Leading

Décideurs Magazine's Leaders League - Ireland Best Law Firms & IP Agencies for IP Prosecution - 2024

Key Member of the Patent Prosecution Team awarded Tier 1

Managing IP, IP Stars Firm ranking 2024 & 2025 - Patent Prosecution Ireland

Patent star 2023, Managing IP

IP Stars - 2023

Key contributor to our Technology, Media & Telecoms Team awarded Gold by the Financial Times

Financial Times European Leading Patent Law Firms - 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025

Recommended in Who's Who Legal

Lexology Index - 2023

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