intellectual property
noun
plural intellectual properties
: property (such as a concept, idea, invention, or work) that derives from the effort of the mind or intellect
… Netflix is home to several popular intellectual properties like "Squid Game", "Power Rangers", and the 1980s sci-fi horror hit "Stranger Things".—
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: a right or registration (such as a patent, trademark, trade secret, or copyright) relating to or protecting this property
In a number of cases, tech companies have infringed on the intellectual property of smaller rivals, who have sued in court. —The Boston Herald
The Boston Herald called also IP
Examples of intellectual property in a Sentence
Any song that you write is your intellectual property.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Universal Orlando Resort in Florida is gaining a fourth theme park next year that will feature areas dedicated to Nintendo, Harry Potter and other intellectual property, a move that is expected to significantly ramp up the company’s competition with Walt Disney Co. in the state.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
The persistence of Wright in claiming intellectual property rights over bitcoin has been a point of contention and confusion.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The platform offers a suite of advanced security testing and defense technology to AI/ML teams, facilitating AI risk mitigation, accelerated compliance and time-to-market, effective governance, and the protection of brand and intellectual property.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
His comments come as the administration of President Joe Biden continues to weigh limits on chip sales from Nvidia and AMD to the Middle East, according to Bloomberg, over fears that American technology and intellectual property could end up in the hands of China.
—Emma Graham,natasha Turak, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
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Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
The persistence of Wright in claiming intellectual property rights over bitcoin has been a point of contention and confusion.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The platform offers a suite of advanced security testing and defense technology to AI/ML teams, facilitating AI risk mitigation, accelerated compliance and time-to-market, effective governance, and the protection of brand and intellectual property.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
His comments come as the administration of President Joe Biden continues to weigh limits on chip sales from Nvidia and AMD to the Middle East, according to Bloomberg, over fears that American technology and intellectual property could end up in the hands of China.
—Emma Graham,natasha Turak, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Intellectual property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intellectual%20property. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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