Edwin Flores earned his law degree from The University of Texas, J.D. Dr. Flores holds a doctorate degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Ph.D., 1993 in Molecular Immunology and earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin, B.S., 1988 – B.S. Microbiology. Dr. Flores scientific training includes molecular and cellular immunology, molecular biology, signal transduction and growth factors. Practice Emphasis Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Licensing and Opinions relating to:
- Molecular Biology
- Immunology
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Computer Aided Imaging Systems
- Digital Optical Devices
- Genes and Gene Expression
- Integrated Circuits
- Mechanical patents
- Medical devices
- Nanotechnology
- Proteins and Protein Expressions
- Recombinant Biopharmaceuticals
- Signal Transduction and Second Messengers
- Vaccines and Proteins
Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Licensing
- Negotiation of IP acquisitions and licenses
Training Prior to forming Chalker Flores, LLP, Dr. Flores practiced with the intellectual property group of Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP and Warren & Perez. Gardere acquired the practice in 1998. Dr. Flores led the biotechnology patent prosecution group at both firms.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Dr. Flores was a Scientific Advisor/Patent Agent in the Biotechnology Patent Group for Arnold, White & Durkee in Austin, Texas. Professional Affiliations
- Member, State Bar of Texas
Admitted to practice before:
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Federal District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Co-Chair, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Minority Participation Committee
- Member, Association of University Technology Managers
- Recipient, NIH-NIGMS Minority Research Grant
- Recipient, Patricia Harris Minority Fellowship Award
- Honorable Mention, National Science Foundation Fellowship Award
Community Service Dr. Flores was elected in 2005 and re-elected in 2006 to represent the citizens of District 1 of the Dallas ISD School Board. Dr. Flores also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Museum of Nature and Science, The Dallas Historical Society and the Tate Distinguished Lecture Series. Dr. Flores is a member of the Advisory Council to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health. Proficiencies Bilingual/Bicultural — Spanish and English Publications Published extensively in both legal and scientific journals *available upon request |
