WIPO IP Moot Court Competition 2025

Apply by November 30, 2025, to take part in the second edition of WIPO’s intellectual property moot court competition.

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.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
2. Value: Fully funded participation for finalists (travel to Geneva, Switzerland)
3. Study Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate (Law Students)
4. Sponsor: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
5. Course to Study: Intellectual Property Law, Industrial Property Law
6. Eligible Country: WIPO Member States

Eligibility Criteria for WIPO IP Moot Court Competition 2025

1. 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.
2. This year’s moot problem deals with industrial property law and will address areas such as patents, trademarks, industrial designs and trade secrets.
3. Topics may cover jurisdictional questions, scope of protection by IP rights, remedies available to the parties, and cross-border enforcement.
4. Participants will test their advocacy skills by submitting written arguments and presenting both sides of a case before a panel of judges.

Benefits of WIPO IP Moot Court Competition 2025

1. Fully funded participation for finalists
2. International exposure and mentorship from global IP experts
3. In-person finals in Geneva, Switzerland
4. Certification from WIPO

How to Apply

1. Prepare and submit your video application by November 30, 2025.
2. Selected teams will be announced on December 5, 2025.
3. Submit written arguments by January 10, 2026.
4. Participate in online rounds (February 2026).
5. Qualified teams will attend finals in Geneva, June 24–26, 2026.

Please review the Application Guidelines for all the relevant information before submitting your application. For any queries, contact youth@wipo.int.

For more details, visit WIPO IP Moot Court Competition webpage

Application Deadline

November 30, 2025

Application Link(s)

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