Application Deadline: November 6, 2026
LOCATION: Switzerland
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.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to university teams of law students aged 35 and under, the competition offers a meaningful opportunity to develop knowledge of complex IP issues while cultivating essential skills: written and oral advocacy, critical analysis, legal reasoning, and
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 in Geneva on June 8 to 10, 2027.
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 |
The Application Guidelines 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
BENEFIT:
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
