Jessup Problem: The Case Concerning the Transfer of Technology (Patria v. Justia)
Topics: Expropriation and Compensation, National Treatment of Foreign Licensors or Investors, Due Process Standards Under International Law, The Autonomy of Wills
Location: The Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Date: April 28, 1979
World Champion: Northwestern University (USA)
Team Members – Mark Chudzinski, Roberto Dziubla, Dario Robertson
World Runner Up: University of Adelaide (Australia)
Team Members – Peter Allen, Terry Connolly
Best Oralist (Championship Round): Terry Connolly, University of Adelaide (Australia)
Championship Round Judges:
- David G. Gill – Counsel, EXXON Corporation
- Samuel K.B. Asante – Senior Advisor on Legal Matters – United Nations Centre on Transnational Corporations, Deputy Attorney Genereal of Ghana
- Gabriel Wilner – Professor of Law, University of Georgia; Consultant on Legal Matters to UNCTAD
Problem Author(s):
Gabriel Wilner – Professor of Law, University of Georgia; Consultant on Legal Matters to UNCTAD
Jessup Fellow: Simon Langer
Administrative Assistant: Pamela M. Young
Best Oralist (International Rounds): Renato Paguio, University of the Philippines (Philippines)
Best Oralist (US rounds): John Leach, South Texas College of Law
Best Applicant Memorial: University of the Philippines (Philippines)
Best Respondent Memorial: University of the Philippines (Philippines)
Best Memorial (International Rounds): University of Toronto (Canada) (not available)
Best Memorial (US Regional Rounds – Rutgers Award): Northwestern University (Applicant and Respondent)
Best Memorial (US rounds): University of Georgia (Applicant and Respondent)
Competition Statistics:
- Number of Teams Worldwide: 187
- Number of Teams at the International Rounds: 34
- Number of Countries: 32
- Number of Countries at the International Rounds: 23
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