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
Mark FischettiExamples of IP in a Sentence
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Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Meet Cute founder Naomi Shah is joining Fox as senior vp operations and strategy, focusing on AI innovation, entertainment technology and IP expansion.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The profound resonance of its melody and lyrics stems from its ability to encapsulate a decade’s worth of emotional memories and energy accumulated within Honor of Kings, a beloved national IP.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
The Rings of Power, but those are based on proven IP, at a moment when the industry seems afraid to spend big on anything but brand names.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
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Even so, both speakers were upbeat that the next wave of pan-Asian partnerships – Taiwan firmly in the mix – will push regional IP further onto the global stage.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Meet Cute founder Naomi Shah is joining Fox as senior vp operations and strategy, focusing on AI innovation, entertainment technology and IP expansion.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The profound resonance of its melody and lyrics stems from its ability to encapsulate a decade’s worth of emotional memories and energy accumulated within Honor of Kings, a beloved national IP.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
The Rings of Power, but those are based on proven IP, at a moment when the industry seems afraid to spend big on anything but brand names.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
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“IP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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