WIPO IP Moot Court Competition 2027 Law Students – 16 octobre 2026

Contexte

Applications are now open for the 2027 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition. The WIPO IP Moot Court Competition is a simulated court experience where participants address IP law issues arising in a hypothetical case, including through written submissions and oral arguments before a panel of judges. It is also a great chance to connect with peers from around the world that share a passion for IP. A chance to compete with top law students from around the world and argue a cutting-edge intellectual property dispute before international IP experts. This edition’s moot problem will explore the fast-evolving world of live streaming, where innovation, intellectual property rights, and online enforcement intersect.

Missions et responsabilités

• Address IP law issues arising in a hypothetical case through written submissions
• Present oral arguments before a panel of judges
• Connect with peers from around the world that share a passion for IP
• Argue a cutting-edge intellectual property dispute before international IP experts
• Explore the fast-evolving world of live streaming, where innovation, intellectual property rights, and online enforcement intersect

Profil recherché

• Open to university teams of law students aged 35 and under
• Develop knowledge of complex IP issues while cultivating essential skills: written and oral advocacy, critical analysis, legal reasoning and professionalism
• Team Composition: 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)
• Selection Criteria: Participating teams will be selected through a competitive video application process. The top eight teams will advance to the international stage and compete in the Finals

Conditions et avantages

• Fully Funded to In-person finals at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland
• WIPO will provide funding for the eight teams that qualify for the final rounds in Geneva, Switzerland
• The funding covers the cost of travel, accommodation, and visa fees (note that team coaches will not be funded by WIPO)
• Tentative Competition Timeline (2026-2027) All times are given in Geneva time (GMT+1): Application Period (October 12 – November 6, 2026), Announcement of Selected Teams (November 30, 2026), Release of moot problem (December 10, 2026), Deadline for submission of requests for clarifications (December 17, 2026), Responses to requests for clarifications (January 15, 2027), Deadline for written submissions (February 1, 2027), Online rounds (March 1-12, 2027), Quarter Finals in Geneva (June 8, 2027), Semi Finals in Geneva (June 9, 2027), Grand Finale & Awards in Geneva (June 10, 2027)

Dossier de candidature

• Competitive video application

Comment postuler

For More Information and to apply, visit the Official Webpage of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition. Application Deadline: November 6, 2026.