The Centre for Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights (CIIPR), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, is set to organise the 2nd National Intellectual Property Law Moot Court Competition, 2026, building on the success of its inaugural edition.
The competition aims to provide law students with a rigorous platform to engage with contemporary intellectual property disputes, while bridging the gap between academic learning and courtroom practice. Designed to test both substantive knowledge and procedural strategy, the moot focuses on developing practical advocacy skills essential for IP litigation.
Key Dates
• Release of Moot Proposition & Guidelines: 20 January 2026
• Last Date of Registration: 5 February 2026
• Memorial Submission Deadline: 20 February 2026
• Results of Memorial Qualifier Rounds: 25 February 2026
• Oral Rounds (Offline): 9–10 March 2026
• Valedictory Ceremony: 10 March 2026
Competition Format
Each team shall consist of two participants and must submit memorials for both sides of the dispute. Based on memorial evaluation, the top 16 teams will qualify for the oral rounds. The competition will progress through preliminary rounds, semi-finals, and finals, conducted on a knock-out basis.
Memorials and oral submissions will be evaluated by academicians and subject-matter experts in intellectual property law, focusing on legal reasoning, research depth, advocacy skills, and courtroom etiquette.
Awards & Opportunities
• Winner: ₹12,000
• Runner-Up: ₹8,000
• Best Memorial: ₹5,000
• Best Speaker: ₹5,000
Top-performing teams will also be considered for internship opportunities.
Registration Details
• Registration Fee:
• ₹1,500 (Early Bird till 27 January 2026)
• ₹2,000 thereafter
• (exclusive of GST)
• Registration Deadline: 5 February 2026
About CIIPR, RGNUL
CIIPR functions as a research and capacity-building hub in intellectual property law, fostering academic excellence and professional engagement through moots, conferences, and specialised programmes. RGNUL, established under the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Act, 2006, is recognised as one of India’s leading law universities with a strong emphasis on research and innovation.
For queries regarding the moot proposition and rules, participants may write to ciipr@rgnul.ac.in.