2nd RGNUL National IP Law Moot Court Competition, 2026

The 2nd RGNUL National Intellectual Property Law Moot Court Competition, 2026

was successfully organised by the Centre for Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights

(CIIPR) and IKS at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala, in

collaboration with S.S. Rana & Co., from 9th to 10th March 2026. The competition

provided law students with a platform to engage in intellectual property litigation and

advocacy, while honing their research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

The event commenced with the inaugural session and draw of lots for the Preliminary Rounds

on 9th March 2026. The competition was graced by distinguished guest assessors, including

Nihit Nagpal, Associate Partner, S.S. Rana and Co., Mukesh Choudhary, Examiner of

Trademarks, GI and Copyright, CGPDTM, DPIIT, and K. S. Kardam, Former Senior

Joint Controller of Patents and Designs, Indian Patent Office who adjudged the final

rounds of the competition and shared valuable insights into the evolving landscape of

intellectual property law. The Semi-Final rounds were adjudged by esteemed practitioners

including Rishabh Rao, Anureet Budwal, Kriti Priyadarshini Litoria, and Charanpreet

Singh, along with several other respected academicians and practitioners.

The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing prestigious

law schools across India, with over 50 teams registering for the event. Following the

memorial evaluation round, the top 16 teams were selected to advance to the Preliminary

Rounds, which were held on 9th March 2026. Subsequently, the top four teams progressed to

the Semi-Final and Final Rounds, conducted on 10th March 2026. Throughout the oral

rounds, participants delivered rigorous pleadings, demonstrating exceptional advocacy,

research, and analytical skills as they addressed complex issues in intellectual property law.

The Best Speaker Award was conferred upon Akanksha Jacky, a student of School of Law,

UPES, Dehradun, while the Best Memorial Award was awarded to the team from OP

Jindal Global University. The Winning Team of the competition was National Law

University, Odisha, while the Runners-Up were Narsee Monjee Institute of Management

Studies, Mumbai.

The event concluded with a valedictory ceremony during which the winners were awarded a

trophy, a cash prize of INR 12,000, and an internship opportunity with S.S. Rana & Co.

The Runners-Up received a trophy and a cash prize of INR 8,000, and an internship

opportunity with SpicyIP, while the Best Speaker and Best Memorial awards carried a

cash prize of INR 5,000 each.

The competition reaffirmed RGNUL’s commitment to academic excellence and practical

legal training, while providing students with an invaluable opportunity to interact with

leading professionals in the field of intellectual property law.