Principal, Solicitor ​

Registered Patent & Trade Marks Attorney (Australia and New Zealand)

E: brian.shortt@ipsolved.com 

Brian is a Trade Mark Attorney at IP Solved, specialising in trade mark clearance, application filing, and prosecution across both Australian and international jurisdictions. He advises on trade mark infringement matters and represents clients in opposition and non-use removal proceedings, offering clear, commercially focused guidance throughout the brand protection process.

With a primary responsibility for collaborating with and managing relationships with key clients, Brian ensures the global protection, commercialisation, enforcement, and strategic management of their intellectual property. He also assists with licensing, assignments, and portfolio management, helping clients align their IP rights with long-term business objectives through a proactive and pragmatic approach.

Education ​

​University of Technology, Sydney - Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice​

Griffith College Dublin- BA (Honours) Business and Law​​

Professional Qualifications​

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales

Registered Australian Trade Marks Attorney

Solicitor of the High Court of Ireland​

Professional Memberships​

Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand​ (IPSANZ)

Law Society of New South Wales​

Law Society of Ireland ​​​

Languages​

English​