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Intellectual property Conference in Iraq

Interview with
Professor Dr Alaa Al-Alaq

Director General of the Department of Cultural Relations

I have presented many seminars and
conferences on the topic of Intellectual
Property Protection. I am a writer and author
on Intellectual Property issues in Iraq, with
over twenty publications in Intellectual their unforgettable mark. Their research contributions Surely, preserving this heritage is a sacred duty,
Property Law. were valuable and provided us with qualitative additions especially as Iraq works as a member state to preserve
to the development of sustainable intellectual property its heritage and culture, and to register its tangible
I have been representing my country, Iraq, in in Iraq. and intangible heritage in the various international
the World Intellectual Property Organiza- organizations, including UNESCO, ALCO, and
tion, “WIPO”, a United Nations agency in How would you characterize the current intellectual ISESCO. We are currently working on reviving the idea
Geneva, since 2008. In 2019, I established the property situation in your country? of preparing the “Iraqi National Register of Intangible
National Center for Copyright Protection and It is not lost on us that intellectual property is evolving Heritage” to submit it to the relevant organizations and
Related Rights in the Ministry of Culture, and rapidly. The issues addressed by intellectual property register it as Iraqi heritage in line with civilizations.
then I organized an International Conference to preserve innovation and intellect ten years ago
What comes to mind when you think of Iraq? on Intellectual Property in 2010-2011. are no longer the same. With rapid and urgent Finally, Dr Alaa, if you have a message to our readers,
We do not often hear about the positive news development, where there is creativity and innovation, what would that be?
from Iraq, and yet there are so many positive You just organized another huge international those rights must evolve, support the creators, protect First: I invite all those who love Iraq, its civilization, and
things happening there. The “New Iraq” is in conference in Baghdad, thus putting your their rights. Similarly, as in other countries, legal its people to visit our country because love is created
the making some might say. One of the persons country back on the international scene. What awareness of intellectual property rights has become through direct human encounters, good initiatives, and
contributing to this is Professor Dr Alaa Al-Alaq, is the outcome of the conference, and are you clarified among creators. There is an interest in relationships built through literature, art, culture, sports,
Director General of the Department of Cultural satisfied with it? intellectual property tools and its various branches. Iraqi heritage, theater, cinema, museums, and creativity.
Relations whom we had a chance to meet lately. One of the greatest achievements we have society has become aware of intellectual property law
He is a nice and friendly man who took of his made in this conference is the dissemination and its multiple branches, thus enacting new law that Second: I would like to thank, with all love and respect,
precisous time to answer all our questions, so of our message to the entire world, which suits the current state of affairs and at least matches the your magazine team because they paid literal attention
now we will leave the floor to him. is that Iraq is a country still pulsating with general perimeters of countries in its Arab and regional to Iraq, its people, civilization, and highlighted it.
giving, richness, and creativity, and that its group.
You are in charge of the intellectual property people, who are law enthusiasts, preserve Third: I would like to extend my thanks, through you,
agency in Iraq. Could you please tell us a little their heritage, culture, and the rights of their Your country has a rich and impressive history, and it is to all the beloved ones and friends who made us smile,
about your background? creators. Therefore, they always strive for often associated with the birth of humanity. How do you love, and presented ideas and topics through our Second
I am Professor Dr. Alaa Abo Al Hassan Al international recognition through creativity, protect this cultural heritage? International Intellectual Property Conference held in
Alaak, Director General of the Department catching up with the experiences of other It is not lost on humanity that Iraq is the land of Baghdad. We became brothers and sisters, lovers and
of Cultural Relations in the Republic of Iraq. nations, and benefiting from their experiences civilizations. It is not an exaggeration to say that we are friends, and we created a group called “Great Baghdad”.
I hold a Ph.D. in the History of International to revitalize sustainable development and the owners of the first letters and the land of the first Thank you to everyone who contributed to it, prepared
Relations, a Bachelor’s degree in Law, and a intellectual property projects. Ideas come from diverse cultures. We possess a glorious and significant it, and left their mark on it. Thanks to the dear creative
diploma in Intellectual Property Law from lovers of Iraq and its civilization, from friends heritage, not only for Iraq but for the whole world. It brother Faik Al-Aboudi, and the writer Lubna Yaseen,
India, Hyderabad. who participated in this conference and left shares and participates with all other civilizations. giants of the group.

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