 Vale Terry Collins
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1 October 2008
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 | Former Partner of Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick, Terrence J Collins, died last night after a battle with cancer.
Terry joined the firm in 1957 after initial industrial experience. While working at the firm, he studied for and obtained a Diploma of Mechanical Engineering from Caufield Technical College.
He subsequently studied to become a patent attorney, achieving registration and becoming a Partner of the firm in 1966.
Terry was Chairman of the firm's Management Committee. He was also a President of the Institute of Patent Attorneys of Australia, a member of AIPPI, APAA, FICPI and the Institute of Engineers Australia.
Terry was a member of the Government appointed working party that undertook a review of the patent legislation that lead to the Patents Act 1990.
Terry retired as a Partner in 1998, but continued on as a Consultant until 2005, representing almost 50 years with the firm.
Partners and staff condolences are extended to Terry's family.
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