DPIIT Unveils Funding Guidelines to Boost International IP Moot Court Competitions

In a significant step toward empowering young legal minds, DPIIT has announced structured funding guidelines for Indian students competing in international IP moot court events. The move underscores India’s commitment to fostering intellectual property awareness and advocacy skills among future lawyers. By offering financial support, the government seeks to ensure that talented students from diverse backgrounds can represent India on global platforms without financial constraints.

Key Highlights

- Funding will be provided to selected student teams representing India in international IP moot court competitions.

- The initiative is designed to promote India’s visibility in global IP discourse and strengthen advocacy skills.

- The guidelines were announced alongside the Vidhi Pragati: National IP Moot Court Competition 2025, themed “Artificial Intelligence and Copyright.”

- Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the importance of ethical AI regulation and India’s leadership in IP rights.

- The competitions aim to blend academic rigor with practical exposure, preparing students for real-world challenges in IP law.

This initiative marks a milestone in India’s efforts to nurture legal talent and enhance its role in shaping international IP frameworks.

Sources: Press Information Bureau (PIB), SpicyIP, Lawctopus