Violation of Patent and Intellectual Property in Iraq: A Perspective of Cybercrimes

Abstract

The patent is required to protect the business ideas of a company to provide a way for sustainable growth. In modern times, has become necessary for business organizations to get the patent and intellectual property legal rights for the business. There is a lack of legal regulations in Iraq related to the patent due to the weak judicial system. This study is conducted to understand the important role of intellectual property and patents to improve the business performance in Iraq. The findings of this research demonstrate in Iraq, there is the critical importance of new laws and regulations related to a patent for the protection of businesses’ intellectual property to avoid the manipulation of customers. This study concludes patent laws are necessary to protect the intellectual property right of a business to provide sustainable growth. This significant contribution in the knowledge would enhance the experience of future researchers to understand the relationship between intellectual property protection, patent, and business performance for new startups in Iraq.