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Oxford IP Moot

Oxford International Intellectual Property Law Moot group shot

The Oxford Intellectual Property Moot (external link)  takes place every year in Oxford, UK, organized by the Oxford Intellectual Property Research Centre and the Moot Committee. This competition invites university teams worldwide to submit written arguments based on a real case. Depending on these submissions, selected teams are invited to participate in the oral rounds. During the oral rounds, students are evaluated by top Intellectual Property law counsel from across the globe, with the final round judged by three UK judges.

Team Composition

3 students who have participated in the Harold G. Fox Moot from Lincoln Alexander School of Law. The team that prepares the written submissions must also present the oral arguments, with the team consisting of two to three members.

Date Estimates

Competition Day: Typically, the moot is held over 3 days in March in Oxford, UK

Factum Due Date: Middle of March

Location: Oxford, UK

Course Credit

Participation in the moot is recognized under the course JUR 345 Directed Studies, typically offered during the Winter semester.

Prerequisite Courses

Participants are required to have completed JUR 208 Intellectual Property Law.

Tryout Process

Only students who have previously participated in the Harold G. Fox IP Moot may participate in the Oxford IP Moot. Students must submit the appellant and respondent factums and be selected by the Oxford committee.