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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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The companies also inked a strategic partnership, with Publicis securing early-stage access to WME’s roster of talent and IP for content partnerships and financing.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
The partnership comes as Barunson E&A has been broadening its involvement in earlier-stage development, most recently through a memorandum of understanding with Studio N to develop projects rooted in webtoon and web novel IP.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
But the newspaper also reported that OpenAI gave the Walt Disney Company almost zero warning of its decision, even though Disney had planned a $1 billion investment into OpenAI and a licensing deal that would have allowed Sora users to generate images using Disney characters and IP.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
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The summit will explore how the two worlds connect – from adapting digital IP into cinematic projects and scouting emerging talent, to engaging audiences that drive communities to theaters and exploring innovative marketing strategies.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The companies also inked a strategic partnership, with Publicis securing early-stage access to WME’s roster of talent and IP for content partnerships and financing.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
The partnership comes as Barunson E&A has been broadening its involvement in earlier-stage development, most recently through a memorandum of understanding with Studio N to develop projects rooted in webtoon and web novel IP.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
But the newspaper also reported that OpenAI gave the Walt Disney Company almost zero warning of its decision, even though Disney had planned a $1 billion investment into OpenAI and a licensing deal that would have allowed Sora users to generate images using Disney characters and IP.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
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“IP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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