David N. Barnett is an expert online brand protection consultant and analyst. He was born in London in 1976 and is a graduate of the University of Cambridge. He has 20 years' experience in the online brand protection industry, serving clients across a range of sectors and industries. Since 2023 he has been working as Brand Protection Strategist at Stobbs, a brand advisory consultancy and legal service provider. David is an experienced thought leader, with an extensive portfolio of articles and experience of speaking at industry events and is also author of Brand Protection in the Online World, published December 2016.
A must-read for professionals with an interest in, and responsibility for, the field of brand protection strategy, particularly in terms of rationalizing the financial return on investment and impact on brand value from such activities.--Bryn Anderson ACA, Valuation Director, Valuation Consulting David's unrivaled experience and knowledge provides a unique insight into brand monitoring. Using tried and tested methods, but also adapting to new challenges to find infringing or counterfeit content, this book is a must-read for anyone wanting to learn about how to find that key web page of interest.--Mo Ali, Brand Protection Expert, Obviously Patterns in Brand Monitoring looks at the challenges the internet poses to IP rights owners as well as the means to address them. A very popular topic these days, but David Barnett provides a level of detailed analysis that I have never seen before which elevates the conversation to a whole other level. Essential reading for anyone attempting to protect IP, or just interested in learning more about this fascinating subject--an outstanding piece of work.--Charlie Abrahams, Brand Protection Veteran and Market Commentator