National IP Law Moot Court Competition | RGNUL Punjab | Register by 5th Feb 2026

National IP Law Moot Court Competition | RGNUL Punjab | Register by 5th Feb 2026

2nd National IP Law Moot Court Competition 2026:

The Centre for Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights (CIIPR) at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab proudly announces the 2nd National IP Law Moot Court Competition, 2026. Building upon the success of its inaugural edition, this competition is designed to simulate contemporary intellectual property litigation, bridging the gap between academic learning and courtroom practice.

About RGNUL:

• Established under the Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006.
• Recognized as one of India’s top-ranking law teaching institutions.
• Offers state-of-the-art residential campus facilities for over 1000 students.
• Focuses on research, training, and consultancy in diverse areas of law.
• Houses 20+ specialized centres, including CIIPR.
• Publishes 5 academic journals covering topical legal issues.

About CIIPR:

The Centre for Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights serves as a hub for:

• Advanced research and awareness in IP law.
• Organizing seminars, conferences, workshops, and moot court competitions.
• Collaborating with industry leaders, legal professionals, and academic institutions.
• Equipping students with analytical and practical skills to navigate IP law.

Collaborating Partners:

• S.S. Rana & Co. – Leading IPR and Corporate Law Firm, established in 1989.
• SCC Online® – Premier legal database by Eastern Book Company.
• SpicyIP – India’s leading IP law and policy blog, founded in 2005.

Competition Format:

A. Memorial Qualifier Rounds:

• Teams of two UG students.
• Submission of memorials for both sides.
• Strict adherence to formatting, citation, and plagiarism rules.
• Top 16 teams qualify for oral rounds.

Evaluation Criteria:

1. Knowledge and application of law.
2. Depth of research and use of authorities.
3. Clarity, structure, and coherence.
4. Originality and analytical ability.
5. Compliance with formatting and citation rules.

B. Oral Rounds:

• Preliminary Rounds: Two rounds, each team argues from both sides.
• Semi-finals & Finals: Knock-out format based on cumulative scores.

Oral Evaluation Criteria:

1. Knowledge of facts and law.
2. Application of principles.
3. Advocacy skills and court etiquette.
4. Responsiveness to judicial questions.
5. Time management.

Tentative Schedule:

• Release of Proposition & Guidelines: 23rd January 2026
• Last Date of Registration: 5th February 2026
• Memorial Submission: 20th February 2026
• Results of Memorial Qualifier Rounds: 25th February 2026
• Oral Rounds (Offline): 9–10th March 2026
• Valedictory Ceremony: 10th March 2026

Registration Details:

• Fee: ₹1500 (early bird till 27 January 2026), thereafter ₹2000 per team (exclusive of GST).
• Deadline: 5th February 2026.

Awards & Prizes:

• Winners: ₹12,000 + Internship at S.S. Rana & Co. + SCC Online subscription worth ₹32,000.
• Runners-up: ₹8,000 + Internship at SpicyIP.
• Best Memorial: ₹5,000.
• Best Speaker: ₹5,000.
• All Participants: One-month SCC Online access worth ₹3100.

Organising Committee:

• Chief Patron: Prof. (Dr.) Jai Shankar Singh, Vice Chancellor, RGNUL.
• Patron In Charge: Prof. (Dr.) Naresh Kumar Vats, Dean Academics; Dr. Ivneet Kaur Walia, Registrar (Officiating).
• Chief Coordinator: Dr. Abhinandan Bassi, Assistant Professor of Law.
• Student Convenors: Aashray Raina, Sehar Gupta, Hiya Diddi.

Contact Information:

• Clarifications (Moot Proposition & Rules): ciipr@rgnul.ac.in
• Other Queries:
  • Vasundra Koul: +91 8427683710
  • Amratanshu Awasthi: +91 9005170096
  • Dev Arora: +91 9560659468

The 2nd National IP Law Moot Court Competition, 2026 promises to be a landmark event, fostering academic excellence and practical advocacy in intellectual property law. With prestigious collaborators, rigorous evaluation, and rewarding opportunities, it is set to inspire the next generation of IP law professionals.

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