Donald P. Harris

Donald P. Harris serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Liaison at Temple University Beasley School of Law. With expertise in international intellectual property and commercial law, he has taught courses like International Intellectual Property and Patents since joining Temple in 2003.

• Education: J.D. from Loyola Law School (Los Angeles), LL.M. from University of Wisconsin (Hastie Fellow), B.S. from California State University

His research focuses on international intellectual property frameworks, particularly the TRIPS Agreement, and intersections between technology law and administrative law. He has published extensively on topics including WTO IP disputes, DMCA reforms, and copyright enforcement challenges.

Notable awards include the Dean's Award for Outstanding Public Service and Hastie Fellowship. He previously practiced patent litigation at Cooley Godward in San Francisco and contributed to media discussions on IP law through outlets like Capital B and USA Today.