Fernando Torres has over 25 years of work experience in Economics, Financial Analysis, and Business Management in the U.S. and Mexico.
He holds a B.A. in Economics from the Metropolitan University in Mexico City (1980), a Graduate Diploma from the University of East Anglia (U.K., 1981), and a Master of Science Degree specializing in Econometrics from the University of London, England (1982).
Mr. Torres is a member of the National Association of Forensic Economics, and of the Western Economics Association International, among others, as well as a co-founder and former board member of the San Diego chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs.
His career has spanned from academia, to branches of government, to private industry and consulting. In Mexico, he was Professor of Economics at his Alma Mater from 1982 through 1990, teaching courses on Economic Policy, Economic Growth, Microeconomics, and Quantitative Methods. During 1983 – 1988, he served as Director of Studies, Methods, and Policy for the Ministry of Energy and Nationalized Industries (SEMIP) with responsibilities in the adoption and implementation of inflation-recognition accounting standards, development and diffusion of computer-based financial simulation models, as well as productivity analysis and tracking systems for the over 100 companies under SEMIP.
Since 1990, his career has centered on financial analysis and management in the private sector, having been both a brand development consultant and an entrepreneur in several business ventures, mainly in computer services and the health care industry.
From 1998 through 2004, Mr. Torres established a financial advice practice in the San Diego area, as a licensed general securities representative (NASD Series 7) and a registered investment advisor representative (NASD Series 65) working for AXA Advisors, LLC. In that capacity, Mr. Torres advised companies and individuals regarding financial decisions, plans, and the implementation of qualified and non-qualified investment and retirement plans.
Since joining CONSOR in early 2005, he has applied his economics, finance and business experience, as well as skills in quantitative techniques, to the analysis and valuation of intangible assets, including valuation for transactional and litigation purposes (bankruptcy and infringement cases).
During recent years, Mr. Torres has undertaken projects involving copyrights, trademarks, patents and other intellectual assets in such industries as commercial agriculture, auto parts, apparel and footwear, retail, pharmaceuticals, entertainment, telecommunications, licensing, and non-profit organizations, among others.
Mr. Torres regularly presents on topics related to intangible asset valuation in a variety of venues, many of which qualify for CLE credit. During the past two years, Mr. Torres has been an instructor for the course “Valuing Intangible Assets for Litigation,” which is part of the requirements of the Certified Forensic Financial Analyst designation issued by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA).

Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Professional Degrees:

B.A. Economics (UAM-X, Mexico)

G.D. Economics (UEA, United Kingdom)

M.Sc. Economics (U. of London, U.K.)

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Associations
NAFE: National Association of Forensic Economics
INTA: International Trademark Association
ABI : American Bankruptcy Institute
WEA : Western Economics Association
AEA : American Economics Association
RES : Royal Economic Society

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Teaching:
NACVA:Intellectual Property Damages Calculation
Recent Presentations:
PLI: Patent Valuation
WEA: Trademark Values in Corporate Restructuring
ACG: Intellectual Property Due Diligence in M&A
ACI: I.P. Due Diligence in the Life Sciences

Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 20 in last 4 years

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Trademark Infringement Damages
Copyright Damages
Intellectual Property Licensing Customs and Practices
Patent Infringement Damages Assessment


Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 70%

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 30%

References

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