Call for WIPO IP Moot Court Competition 2026 is open now !!!
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. The competition has four phases: video applications, written submissions, online oral rounds, and in-person finals in Geneva, Switzerland. Eight teams will qualify for the international-stage, scheduled for June 24-26, 2026. Up to two teams from the same university may apply. Each team’s application will be evaluated independently and will not influence the outcome of the other team. Each team must consist of two students and may also include one coach.
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They do so by providing services that enable creators, innovators and entrepreneurs to protect and promote their intellectual property (IP) across borders and acting as a forum for addressing cutting-edge IP issues. Their IP data and information guide decisionmakers the world over. And their impact-driven projects and technical assistance ensure IP benefits everyone, everywhere.
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- a global forum where Member States craft balanced IP rules for a fast-changing world
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Location:
Online, SwitzerlandBenefits
- WIPO will provide funding for the eight teams that qualify for the final rounds in Geneva, Switzerland.
- WIPO covers the cost of travel, accommodation and visa fees.
Eligibilities
- Open to law students
- Under the age of 35
- Enrolled at universities in WIPO Member States.
Application Process
- Application guidelines are provided in their official website
- Applicants have to submit a pre-recorded video argument as indicated in the application guideline
- Complete and submit your team’s Registration Form, signed by the Dean or appropriate Faculty representative, to [email protected]
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025 (12 Days Remaining)
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