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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Peter White, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Until now, Paramount’s gaming business has largely consisted of licensing IP to third parties —so the bar for a revamp wasn’t too high to clear.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2026
Singer’s only appearance against the Padres was a win in a start in 2023 (6 IP, 4 R, 2 ER).
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Advertisement For the innovation drive, Statista cooperated with LexisNexis® Intellectual Property Solutions to analyze the quantity and impact of a company’s IP (intellectual property) portfolio.
—Time Staff, Time, 9 June 2026
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Gaspin has overseen a big push for Netflix in terms of competition series and big IP titles such as the aforementioned The Golden Ticket, Monopoly and Clue.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Until now, Paramount’s gaming business has largely consisted of licensing IP to third parties —so the bar for a revamp wasn’t too high to clear.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2026
Singer’s only appearance against the Padres was a win in a start in 2023 (6 IP, 4 R, 2 ER).
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Advertisement For the innovation drive, Statista cooperated with LexisNexis® Intellectual Property Solutions to analyze the quantity and impact of a company’s IP (intellectual property) portfolio.
—Time Staff, Time, 9 June 2026
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“IP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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