Applications for the 2027 WIPO IP Moot Court Competition are now open!
Ready to take your advocacy skills to the international stage? Apply by November 6, 2026 for 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.
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 in Geneva on June 8 to 10, 2027.
Get ready for the 2027 WIPO IP Moot Court Competition!
How to Apply
The Application Guidelines [MR2.1] [PDF] provide a step-by-step overview of the application process, including eligibility requirements, supporting documents, and video submission specifications.
Before applying, please review the following materials:
Apply to start your application for the 2027 WIPO IP Moot Court Competition.
Before completing the application form, please make sure that the Declaration Form has been duly signed.
To finalize your application, please submit the video requested in the Application Guidelines
Tentative Competition Timeline (2026-2027)
All times are given in Geneva time (GMT+1)
| Phase | Dates |
| 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 (Geneva) | June 8, 2027 |
| Semi Finals (Geneva) | June 9, 2027 |
| Grand Finale & Awards (Geneva) | June 10, 2027 |
培养实战知识产权辩护技能的独特国际经历
这是一次非常棒的经历。模拟案件的事实和法律框架非常详尽，我对自己理解所提出的问题很有信心。与法官和组织者交流的机会帮我克服了冒名顶替综合症！
Sidra Ahmed , 肯特大学，2025年产权组织知识产权模拟法庭参赛者
Phase |
Dates |
Application Period |
October 6 – December 15, 2025 |
Announcement of Selected Teams |
December 29, 2025 |
Release of moot problem |
December 29, 2025 |
Deadline for submission of requests for clarifications |
January 16, 2026 |
Responses to requests for clarifications |
January 23, 2026 |
Deadline for written submissions |
February 23, 2026 |
Online rounds, culminating in announcement of teams advancing to Geneva |
Late March, 2026 |
Quarter‑Finals (Geneva) |
June 24, 2026 |
Semi‑Finals (Geneva) |
June 25, 2026 |
Grand Finale & Awards (Geneva) |
June 26, 2026 |
“It was an incredible experience. The hypothetical facts and legal framework were highly detailed, and I felt very confident in understanding the questions posed. The opportunity to network with the judges and organizers helped overcome imposter syndrome!”
- Sidra Ahmed, University of Kent, 2025 Moot Court Participant
2026年赛事概览
报名
215
支队伍
50
个国家
书面和线上口头环节
48
支队伍
30
个国家
决赛口头环节
8
支队伍
7
个国家
- 塔林理工大学，爱沙尼亚
- 德里国立法律大学，印度
- 西孟加拉邦国立法律科学大学，印度
- 拉各斯大学，尼日利亚
- 梨花女子大学，大韩民国
- 西印度群岛大学圣奥古斯丁分校，特立尼达和多巴哥
- 伦敦大学圣乔治学院，英国
- 波士顿大学，美利坚合众国
已结束的届次
将产权组织的知识产权与青年赋能战略（IP-YES!）付诸实践
本竞赛植根于产权组织的知识产权与青年赋能战略（IP-YES!），该战略通过提高认识、培养实践技能，以及创造在现实法律和创新环境中应用知识产权知识的宝贵机会，拉近了知识产权与年轻人的距离——既增强了其能力，也强化了其在全球知识产权界的归属感。
