SMU School of Law Deputy Dean and Professor of Law David Llewelyn contributes to the development of intellectual property law and practices around the world, and advises businesses on how to protect and commercialise their ideas in a competitive global market. An expert in intellectual property law and commercialisation, he has more than 30 years of experience practising, writing and teaching in this field. In addition to contributing to debates around court decisions, his work also helps policy makers and businesses.