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Arab Publishers` Association
World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated
On the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, the Arab Publishers` Association stresses the importance of this event, which highlights the role of intellectual property in promoting innovation and development, and thus supporting economic and social growth.
The selection of April 23 as World Book and Copyright Day is linked to an important cultural and literary history, as it is celebrated to honor the legacy of prominent international writers and authors in literary history, including the birth and death of the famous English writer William Shakespeare, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated April 23 as World Book and Copyright Day as an international recognition that highlights the global importance of this day and contributes to the promotion of authors' rights and the protection of intellectual property.
IP is the backbone of technological progress and innovation, and is a key factor in achieving sustainable growth and promoting economic progress, as it plays a crucial role in encouraging innovation by providing appropriate incentives for innovators to develop their ideas, protecting the rights of innovators and creators, and encouraging long-term investments in research and development.
8. As the publishing sector is an essential part of these creative industries, playing a vital role in transmitting knowledge and culture and promoting human communication, intellectual property protection is critical to supporting the sustainability of this vital sector, as it provides authors and publishers with legal protection for their works, encouraging them to produce more valuable and innovative content.
In this context, the role of the Arab Publishers` Association, through the Intellectual Property Committee, is essential in protecting the rights of authors and publishers in the Arab world, as it educates them about the importance of intellectual property rights and legal means to protect them, and represents the interests of publishers before the competent authorities and fights counterfeiters, whether in the field of legislation or in dealing with cases of violations of intellectual property rights, and the Union exchanges with international organizations specialized in the field of intellectual property rights experiences and knowledge to enhance international cooperation in this field.
Therefore, on this World Book and Copyright Day, the Arab Publishers` Association reaffirms the importance of a culture of respect and supports efforts to expand the impact of intellectual property protection in the Arab world, and invites Arab publishing houses to celebrate World Book and Authors' Rights Day, by holding special advertisements and editorials on the facades of libraries and websites and offering special discounts on a selection of books, starting from April 23 to April 30, in order to encourage the public to read and benefit from the offers Participation in cultural events organized on the occasion of World Book Day.
On behalf of the Arab Publishers` Association, we appeal to Arab governments to spread awareness of the importance of respecting intellectual property to achieve cultural and economic development in the region, to protect the rights of innovators and authors and to encourage more innovation and creativity. Economy.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) celebrates World Intellectual Property Day annually on April 26, to raise awareness of how patents, copyrights, trademarks and designs affect everyday life and to celebrate creativity, and the contribution that creators and innovators make to the development of economies and societies around the world.
In conclusion, on this occasion, we can only join forces to strengthen the protection of intellectual property and encourage a culture of respect for it, for a future based on innovation and sustainable development.
President of Arab Publishers` Association
Mohamed Rashad