IPR Camp Retrospective—Negative Generics and the Litigation DA

In this post, we will talk about the litigation DA - a piece of offense that will form the core of many generic CP + DA strategies on the upcoming topic.

T—Must Strengthen Pre-Existing IP

In this post, we will put the topicality argument about which we speculated in our earlier exploration of the topic into practice. This argument excludes cases which expand what is eligible for IP protection beyond currently covered subject matter.

IPR Camp Retrospective—Aff Survey

What did camps do on the affirmative side this summer?

Impact Survey—Practice #1

Time to practice! In the document attached, you’ll find three examples of the 1AC, 1NC, and 2AC on AI and disease impacts. Let's give a 2NC extension.

Impact Survey—Biotech, Pharma, and Disease

One of the most popular impact areas on this topic has to do with innovation by pharmaceutical companies. This file will help you navigate the impact level of those debates.

Impact Survey—Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is one of the most common impact areas on this year’s IP topic. The attached file will give you a jumping off point to respond to any AI-related argument; the post will provide a brief overview of core disagreements in the area.

Impact Debating Beyond The Label

Let’s talk about how we can do impact debating better.

Leveling Up Your Debate Software

In this post, we will go over nine pieces of customized software that you can use to simplify and speed up various elements of your debate workflow.

The Mailbox—#2

Answers to your questions about counter-advocacies, competition, and burdens of proof.

Permutations from A to Z—Perm: Do the CP, Part 2

In this post, we will practice putting a perm: do the CP strategy into action by reviewing some speech documents from the most talented, intelligent, and hard-working debate teams in the country.