Professor Hassan Shakir Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, announced that the university has been awarded a Copyright Certificate from the National Center for Copyright Protection and Related Rights under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, for its document “Intellectual Property Policy at Al-Mustaqbal University.” With this achievement, Al-Mustaqbal University becomes the first academic institution in Iraq to launch and establish an institutional policy document for intellectual property protection.<br /><br />Dr. Majdi emphasized that this milestone marks a historic step in the university’s journey toward leadership and excellence. The policy was first introduced during the Future Sustainability Week Festival last April, serving as a pioneering institutional reference that strengthens the culture of creativity and innovation in Iraq.<br /><br />He added that intellectual property protection is not merely a legal measure, but a fundamental pillar for building a knowledge-based economy founded on ideas and innovations. It guarantees exclusive rights for innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs, enabling them to advance their work without fear of infringement or imitation. It also creates investment and commercial opportunities that provide institutions with a competitive edge, attract partners and investors, and open new income sources through licensing or rights transfer. Moreover, it fosters a safe environment that encourages research, development, and supports entrepreneurs in securing the necessary funding for their projects.<br /><br />The President concluded by affirming that Al-Mustaqbal University is committed to consolidating its pioneering role in empowering innovators and researchers, stressing that this achievement will contribute to strengthening the culture of intellectual property as a cornerstone in building a modern Iraq based on knowledge and innovation.<br /><br />Almustaqbal University, The First University in Iraq.