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Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition

The Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition is an annual event honoring Saul Lefkowitz, whose distinguished career was dedicated to the development of trademark and unfair competition law. The Competition introduces law students to important issues arising in U.S. trademark and unfair competition law while providing an opportunity to develop brief-writing and oral advocacy skills in a mock courtroom setting. The Competition is open to teams of students from accredited U.S. law schools. Approximately 80 teams participate each year.

2027 Competition Information

Planning for the 2027 Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition is underway.

Key dates and registration information will be posted in Fall 2026. The anticipated timeline is:

  • Registration Opens: September 30, 2026
  • Competition Problem Released: October 2026
  • Registration Closes: November 2026
  • Briefs Due: January 2027
  • Regional Oral Arguments: February 6, 2027
  • National Finals: March 2027

Additional details, including official rules, registration materials, and regional competition information, will be posted as they become available.

For questions, please contact [email protected].

Resources from the 2026 Competition

While preparations for the 2027 Competition are underway, participants may find the following materials from the 2026 Competition helpful for reference:

  • Competition Rules
  • Competition Problem

Please note that competition materials are updated annually and will be revised for the 2027 Competition.

INTA Foundation Regional Travel Scholarship

The INTA Foundation offers travel scholarships to assist eligible teams participating in the Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition Regional Oral Arguments.

Scholarship details, eligibility requirements, and application information for the upcoming competition cycle will be posted when available. Participants are encouraged to review scholarship opportunities as part of their competition planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please note: The information below is provided for general reference. Competition-specific requirements, deadlines, locations, and procedures for the 2027 Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition will be announced with the official launch.

Past Winners

Questions about the Competition? Please contact us.