NEW DELHI - The International Trademark Association (INTA) has concluded its 2025 Asia-Pacific Moot Court Competition in New Delhi, India. A team from Lloyd Law College of Noida, India, emerged as the Best Team, winning the top prize of US $3,000 for the students, and an additional $1,000 for their law school. The team also secured the award for Best Brief, winning an additional US $500, according to the official website of INTA.
Symbiosis Law School, also based in Noida, secured second place winning US $1,500. Rounding out the top prizes, Best Oral Arguments (individual) went to Pranav Aggarwal of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in Punjab, India, who won a prize of US $1,000.
39 Teams from law schools across the Asia-Pacific region submitted briefs late last year, while the top twenty teams were selected to appear for the in-person oral arguments at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, on February 8 and 9. This was the first time the Competition was held in India.
Participating teams argued the fictional case of Dolphin Gaming Adventures, Inc. v. Dol-Fin Excitement, LLC and Dolly Paffin, a dispute centered on the use of trademarks in the gaming industry. The arguments focused on foundational trademark issues including infringement, likelihood of confusion, prior rights, and unfair competition.
Honorable Justice Prathiba M. Singh of the High Court of Delhi, who served as a judge in the final round, was extremely impressed by the arguments of the teams. Noting that there is often too much focus on patents in IP-related moot court competitions, Justice Singh said, “Trademarks law has many complex legal principles and this kind of IP moot court hosted by INTA is a commendable step towards expanding knowledge of trademarks law.”
“The teams displayed a very high level of preparation. This is also the most important aspect of being in the legal profession—that one must always be prepared and be poised. Moot courts are fun but judging the two brilliant teams [in the final round] and deciding on the winner was very tough,” said Honorable Justice Navin Chawla of the High Court of Delhi, who also judged the final round of oral arguments.
“This year’s move to India and New Delhi represents a significant milestone of the Competition,” said INTA President Elisabeth Stewart Bradley. “The exceptional talent displayed by these law students demonstrates why this Competition is vital for developing the next generation of IP practitioners.”
INTA has built a legacy of fostering legal talent through moot court competitions. The Asia-Pacific Moot Court Competition is one of three moot court competitions hosted by INTA. 34 years ago, the first Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition took place in the United States, in honor of Saul Lefkowitz whose distinguished career was devoted to the development of trademark and unfair competition law. In addition to these two competitions, INTA also hosts a moot court competition in Latin America.
The 2026 Asia-Pacific Moot Court Competition will launch in October 2025.