Requirements for WIPO IP Moot Court Competition Qualification
The competition is open to law students under the age of 35 who are enrolled at universities in WIPO Member States.
Interview date, Process and Venue for WIPO IP Moot Court Competition
The competition has four phases: video applications, written submissions, online oral rounds, and in-person finals in Geneva, Switzerland. Eight teams will qualify for the international-stage, scheduled for June 24-26, 2026.
Selected teams will be announced on December 5, 2025, followed by written submissions which are due by January 10, 2026. Online rounds are scheduled to take place in February
Timeline (2025-2026)
| Phase | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration & Application Period | October 6 – November 30, 2025 |
| Announcement of Selected Teams | December 5, 2025 |
| Moot Problem Release | December 8, 2025 |
| Request for Clarifications Deadline | December 15, 2025 |
| Response to Clarifications | December 17, 2025 |
| Submission of Written Arguments | January 10, 2026 |
| Online Rounds | February 2026 |
| Teams Advancing to Geneva announced | February 2026 |
| Quarter?Finals (Geneva) | June 24, 2026 |
| Semi?Finals (Geneva) | June 25, 2026 |
| Grand Finale & Awards (Geneva) | June 26, 2026 |
