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 3b)
Every computer, modem, server and smartphone that connects to the Internet has a unique Internet protocol (IP) address, which enables users to find it. The address format, known as IPv4, was standardized in 1977 as a 32-digit binary number, making a then seemingly unlimited 4.3 billion addresses … available.—Mark Fischetti
see also ip address
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Gordon Cox, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Engage regulators, insurers and standards bodies now so future tax, IP and liability frameworks reflect your interests.
—Leslie Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As part of that deal with Republic, Pressman Film is committing to having 50 percent of their slate be original properties, while the other half will be based on Pressman IP.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
The reality check is that there is an arguable box office ceiling to certain pieces of IP (Batman and Spider-Man will always gross more than Superman), not to mention, the more FOMO fever surrounding a title the better, hence one of the reasons why Superman outgrossed Fantastic Four.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the enduring revenue streams generated by Disney’s stage successes have encouraged a growing number of other Hollywood studios and IP holders to give Broadway a try.
—Gordon Cox, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Engage regulators, insurers and standards bodies now so future tax, IP and liability frameworks reflect your interests.
—Leslie Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As part of that deal with Republic, Pressman Film is committing to having 50 percent of their slate be original properties, while the other half will be based on Pressman IP.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
The reality check is that there is an arguable box office ceiling to certain pieces of IP (Batman and Spider-Man will always gross more than Superman), not to mention, the more FOMO fever surrounding a title the better, hence one of the reasons why Superman outgrossed Fantastic Four.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
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“IP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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