Malcolm Royal to retire - Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick

Malcolm Royal to retire from Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick

28 February, 2006

After 36 years with the firm, Malcolm Royal has announced his retirement effective 31 March 2006. Malcolm joined Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick in 1970, qualified as a patent attorney in 1971 and was appointed a partner in 1972. He was Managing Partner for 15 years, until 2005 when ill health forced him to wind his involvement back. In addition to his key position in Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick, Malcolm was an important figure in the patent attorney profession, both in Australia and internationally. Most notably during his career, Malcolm served as President of the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI (Federation Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle)) and as President of the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys (IPTA) of Australia. He was a member of the Australian Government's Advisory Council on Industrial Property and a member of the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys for many years. Malcolm was awarded the Centenary Medal by the Australian Government for “Outstanding Service to the Advancement of Australian and International Intellectual Property“. The partners and staff wish Malcolm well in his retirement.