2nd National Intellectual Property Law Moot Court Competition, 2026

About Moot

The 2nd National Intellectual Property Law Moot Court Competition, set to take place in 2026, is building upon the remarkable success of its inaugural edition. This highly anticipated event is dedicated to providing an enriching experience by simulating contemporary intellectual property litigation.

This moot court competition is meticulously designed with a dual purpose: to bridge the often-noted gap between academic learning and the practicalities of courtroom practice. It aims to test participants not only on their grasp of substantive law but also on their strategic acumen with respect to procedural intricacies. By doing so, the competition ensures that participants are well-prepared for the nuanced and dynamic nature of real-world legal battles in the field of intellectual property. Through this comprehensive approach, the moot seeks to cultivate a generation of legal professionals who are adept at navigating both the theoretical and practical aspects of intellectual property law.

Important dates

Release of Proposition & Guidelines: 20 January, 2026
Last date of registration: 5 February,2026
Memorial Submission: 20 February, 2026
Results of Memorial Qualifier Rounds: 25 February, 2026
Oral Rounds (Offline): 9-10 March, 2026
Valedictory: 10 March, 2026

Fee: The registration fee for the competition is ₹1500 early bird till 27 January, 2026 thereafter ₹2000 per team.

Format of Competition

Each participating team shall comprise of two members only.
All UG students are eligible to participate.
Each participating team shall prepare and submit written memorials for both sides to the dispute, in accordance with the moot proposition and the rules prescribed by the Organising Committee.
The memorials must strictly comply with the formatting, citation, and submission guidelines provided in the official rulebook. Any deviation from the prescribed rules may attract penalties, and plagiarism beyond the permissible limit may lead to disqualification.
Based on the memorial scores, top 16 ranked teams shall qualify for the oral rounds, and memorial scores may also be used for seeding purposes in subsequent rounds.
The written submissions will be assessed by subject-matter experts and academicians with experience in intellectual property law. Memorials will be evaluated on the basis of both legal substance and presentation.

Preliminary Rounds

Teams qualifying through the memorial stage shall participate in the Preliminary rounds.
There will be two preliminary rounds. Each team will get a chance to argue once from both sides.
On the basis of the prelims score, top 4 teams will qualify for the semi finals.
The oral rounds aim to test participants’ advocacy skills, legal reasoning, and ability to respond to judicial questioning.

Semi-finals & Final

Based on the cumulative scores, teams shall advance to the Semi-finals, and Final rounds, which shall be conducted on a knock-out basis.
Teams shall argue on the basis of the memorials already submitted, and no new issues may be introduced at this stage.

Memorial Guidelines

Each participating team shall comprise of two members only.
Each participating team shall prepare and submit written memorials for both sides to the dispute, in accordance with the moot proposition and the rules prescribed by the Organising Committee.
The memorials must strictly comply with the formatting, citation, and submission guidelines provided in the official rulebook. Any deviation from the prescribed rules may attract penalties, and plagiarism beyond the permissible limit may lead to disqualification.
Based on the memorial scores, top 16 ranked teams shall qualify for the oral rounds, and memorial scores may also be used for seeding purposes in subsequent rounds.
The written submissions will be assessed by subject-matter experts and academicians with experience in intellectual property law. Memorials will be evaluated on the basis of both legal substance and presentation.
Each participating team must prepare and submit written memorials for both sides of the dispute, following the moot proposition and rules set by the Organizing Committee.
The top 16 ranked teams, based on memorial scores, will qualify for the oral rounds. Memorial scores may also be used for seeding in subsequent rounds.
Written submissions will be assessed by subject-matter experts and academicians experienced in intellectual property law. Evaluations will focus on both legal substance and presentation.

Awards

Winners: ₹12,000 + Internship at SS Rana and Co + One-year complimentary subscription to SCC Online Web Edition.
Runner up: ₹8,000 + Internship at SpicyIP
Best Memorial: ₹5,000
Best Speaker: ₹5,000
One-month access to SCC Online Web Edition for all participants

Contact

Any and all clarifications and queries regarding the Moot Proposition and Rules & Regulations shall be sought only via e-mail to ciipr@rgnul.ac.in.

Any other queries (other than the Moot Problem) may be directed at the following Team Heads:
Vasundra Koul : +91 8427683710
Amratanshu Awasthi: +91 9005170096
Dev Arora: +91 9560659468