The Giles S. Rich Moot Court competition is the oldest and most prestigious moot court completion in the field of intellectual property and the only national competition specifically directed to the area of patent law.
The competition is divided into five regional competitions followed by a national competition among the top two teams from each region.
Coach/Faculty Contact
Allan J. Sternstein
Professor of Intellectual Property
Director, Intellectual Property Clinic
Phone: 520-621-1041
Email: Allan J Sternstein
Prerequisites
None
Recommended Courses
- Legal Writing
- Patent Law
- Intellectual Property Law
Team Selection
Internal competition involving briefing and oral argument
Competition Timeline
Problem released: around October/November
Internal competition: December (briefs due) and early January (oral argument)
Regional competition: March
National finals: April
Academic Credit
Two units
Meeting Schedule
As needed
Expenses
The College of Law pays reasonable travel expenses for IP Moot Court participants to attend the regional round of the competition. Please consult Student Reimbursement Checklist for guidelines on required documentation, expense limitations, and procedures for reimbursement.