About INTA
Latin American Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition
Latin American Moot Court on Intellectual Property Law 2026
The sixth edition of the Latin American Moot Court on Intellectual Property Law, organized by INTA, the Court of Justice of the Andean Community (TJCA), and the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI), concluded on October 30, 2026.
The initiative seeks to promote the study and specialized research in intellectual property law among students and recent graduates of law jurisprudence from public or private universities in Latin America, in order to promote the development of their knowledge, professional skills and practical skills essential for the solution of legal problems in the field.
Application period closed on May 31, 2026.
2026 LA Moot Court – List of Admitted Teams
FAQs
Who can enter the competition?
The competition is open to teams of two to eight members composed of law students and/or recent graduates from public or private universities in Latin America.
What activities are involved in the competition?
Teams will first submit written briefs. A jury will review and advance selected teams to rounds of virtual oral arguments. Both the written and oral phases of the competition will be conducted in Spanish.
What are the benefits of entering the competition?
- Gain specialized experience with the region’s only moot court competition focused on trademark law
- Practice and refine brief writing and oral advocacy skills in a mock courtroom simulation
- Present in front of judges and receive tailored feedback
- Increase networking opportunities with experienced attorneys, judges, and future attorneys from around the world
What do winners receive?
The winning team will receive:
- US$ 3,000 as a financial incentive (awarded by ASIPI and INTA).
- Access to exclusive benefits provided by the organizing institutions.
- International recognition and networking opportunities with IP law experts.
Learn more about the awards for first and second place in the Competition Rules and Guidelines.
2026 Competition Winners
First Place: Universidad de las Américas (UDLA), Ecuador
Second Place: Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Peru
Best Oralist of the Final: Julián Bohórquez Gamba, Universidad de las Américas (UDLA), Ecuador
Best Written Brief: Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa, Peru
Questions? Please contact us.