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.
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).
Mr. Torres has particular expertise in the valuation of rights of publicity, customer databases, un-commercialized technology, and copyrights.
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
Chris Carbone_______Michael Grow________Jeffery L. YablonLoeb & Loeb_________Arent Fox, LLP______Pillsbury Winthrop, LLP
New York, NY________Washington, DC______Washington, DC
Joseph M. McMillan_____Lori Weiss__________Kevin Collins
Perkins Coie LLP_____Quinn Emanuel LLP___Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
Seattle, WA_________New York, NY________Cedar Rapids, IA
