World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition for Law Students 2026

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About World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition for Law Students

The WIPO IP Moot Court Competition is an international legal advocacy contest organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

• Sponsor Organisation: World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO

Benefits of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition for Law Students

Professional Development

• Advocacy Skills: Hone legal writing and oral advocacy by arguing both sides of a complex IP case.

• Real-World Experience: Engage with industrial property law topics like patents, trademarks, and trade secrets in a simulated courtroom setting.

Global Exposure

• International Networking: Connect with peers, judges, and IP professionals from WIPO Member States.

• Prestige: Competing at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva adds significant credibility to your academic and professional profile.

 Intellectual Growth

• Legal Research: Deepen your understanding of cross-border IP enforcement and jurisdictional challenges.

• Critical Thinking: Tackle nuanced legal issues and develop persuasive arguments.

 Career Advancement

• Recognition: Finalists gain visibility among global IP experts and institutions.

• Opportunities: May open doors to internships, scholarships, or future roles in IP law.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition for Law Students Requirements

• The competition is open to law students under the age of 35 who are enrolled at universities in WIPO Member States. Participating teams will be selected based on video applications, submitted by the application deadline.
• This year’s moot problem deals with industrial property law and will address areas such as patents, trademarks, industrial designs and trade secrets. 
• Topics may cover jurisdictional questions, scope of protection by IP rights, remedies available to the parties, and cross-border enforcement.
• Participants will test their advocacy skills by submitting written arguments and presenting both sides of a case before a panel of judges.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

30 November, 2025

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