IP
1 of 2abbreviation or noun
plural IPs also IP's
: intellectual property
They are racing to protect their own nanotechnology intellectual property (IP) or to license or buy it from universities, companies, or other groups. Nanotech IP is particularly valuable right now because it is the foundation for a young and expansive field …—
Susan J. Ainsworth
Susan J. Ainsworth… Hollywood's obsession with IP has created a scenario where the movies are more expensive while the bar for success is lower.—Scott Mendelson
Scott MendelsonShould Microsoft beat out other prospective buyers, it could mean that future games from IPs such as LEGO, Harry Potter, Just Cause, Batman, Mortal Kombat and more could become Xbox exclusives …—Stephen Lambrechts
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Internet protocol (see protocol sense 1b)
Every computer, modem, server and smartphone that connects to the Internet has a unique Internet protocol (IP) address, which enables users to find it.—Mark Fischetti
see also ip address
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
According to Roblox, since the launch of the License Manager with founding partners Lionsgate, Netflix, Sega, and Kodansha in July, creators have submitted over 1,500 license requests from the selection of available IP.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland and Tokyo Disney are all getting new attractions based on popular IP.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
High-capacity equipment, managed Wi-Fi and priority data routing help maintain productivity under heavy network use, while advanced security tools, such as dedicated IP addresses, firewalls and VPNs, protect sensitive systems.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
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And the entire business is jittery with the debut of Sora 2, OpenAI’s product that has plowed ahead with outputting legacy IP without licensing it from the studios.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
According to Roblox, since the launch of the License Manager with founding partners Lionsgate, Netflix, Sega, and Kodansha in July, creators have submitted over 1,500 license requests from the selection of available IP.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland and Tokyo Disney are all getting new attractions based on popular IP.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
High-capacity equipment, managed Wi-Fi and priority data routing help maintain productivity under heavy network use, while advanced security tools, such as dedicated IP addresses, firewalls and VPNs, protect sensitive systems.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
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“IP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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