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Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick
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Malcolm Bell

Malcolm Bell

Principal Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick

Melbourne, VIC
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About Malcolm

Malcolm Bell is the Principal of Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick and Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick Lawyers, a role that showcases his extensive legal and technical expertise. With a career spanning over three decades, Malcolm deftly balances his work in litigation with his duties as a patent attorney. His patent practice covers a broad spectrum of services, including drafting patent specifications, prosecuting applications, and offering critical advice on infringement and validity. He has been involved in patent matters encompassing diverse technological fields, such as simple mechanical devices, pharmaceuticals, polymer chemistry, and plant biotechnology. Beyond patents, Malcolm possesses considerable experience in trade marks, design, copyright, and trade practices litigation, allowing him to provide comprehensive legal assistance across various intellectual property domains. His robust knowledge base is bolstered by his qualifications, including a Bachelor of Science (Hons), a Bachelor of Laws, and a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne, alongside his affiliations with the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, enhancing his capacity to address complex legal and scientific issues. Malcolm's contributions to life sciences, biotechnology, applied chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering, and emerging interdisciplinary fields underscore his commitment to delivering exceptional legal services to his clients.

Practice areas

Intellectual Property

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Experience

partner: lawyer & patent attorney

partner: lawyer & patent attorney

Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick

Jan 1992 - Present • 34 years 10 months

Education

Inorganic Chemistry (Science)

Inorganic Chemistry (Science)

University of Melbourne

1981 - 1986

B.Sc

B.Sc

University of Melbourne

1981 - 1986

LLB

LLB

University of Melbourne

1981 - 1986

LLM

LLM

University of Melbourne

1981 - 1986

Contact information

Melbourne, VIC

Level 28, 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000Website

Practice certificate

Name
Malcolm Bell
Specialisations
Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Intellectual Property
Certification type
Principal with Trust
Region
VIC

Last checked: 26 Jun 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice areas

Intellectual Property
  • Disputes
  • Patents and Trademarks