Paperz IP, sponsor of the CN2PI in Lille
Earlier in April, Paperz IP has been delighted to sponsor the CN2PI (National Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition) in Lille, which brought together 18 teams from France’s leading Master Degrees in Intellectual Property.
Where does the CN2PI come from?
This competition was created 17 years ago by academic researchers specialising in intellectual property. They observed that there were no events enabling students not only to practise oral advocacy and handling a real-life case, but also, and above all, to meet each others and engage with professors and professionals in the field of intellectual property. That is why the organisation of this competition, held once a year at one of the universities whose Master Degree is taking part, involves numerous professionals serving on the judging panel. So, for this edition, Agathe Curis, current Director of Strategy and Development at Paperz IP and formerly an intellectual property legal counsel, had the opportunity to serve as a judge and attend several rounds of oral arguments.
What topics does the CN2PI cover?
This year, the topic combined numerous aspects of intellectual property and, more broadly, current affairs. Copyright, design rights and trade mark law in the context of AI (Artificial Intelligence), the concept of a purchaser in good faith, the transfer of rights… A wide range of topics to cover, which the students tackled with great success!
How are the students taking part in the CN2PI ranked?
The competition takes place over three days. In the first round, teams face off in ‘duels’ arranged at random by drawing lots. This round consists of two matches, so that each team takes turns in the offensive and defensive roles. The following rounds consist of a single match. Fifteen minutes of oral argument per team, with two speakers in each, is the main outline of how the CN2PI unfolds.
Regarding the jury, the marking of the teams is strictly regulated. Twelve points are awarded for substance and eight for presentation, each broken down into numerous sub-categories to ensure maximum consistency in the marking across the different groups of judges.
So, how did the 2026 edition turn out?
The suspense is over: the winners of this year’s competition are the students from Montpellier, who beat Paris Scalay University – a team that certainly put up a good fight! This thrilling final took place in the magnificent building housing the Lille Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Paperz IP would like to extend its warmest thanks to the team at the University of Lille, and in particular to Caroline le Goffic, Anne Catherine Delbart and Gonzague Grave. Next stop: Nice in 2027!
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