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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Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
Studiocanal on Stage will mine the studio’s IP catalog for projects that could make it in the theater, though Studiocanal offered up little information beyond this.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
Will Stargate discourage Nvidia from developing its own IP, and challenging its newfound partner?
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
And having seasons that expand beyond the 8-10 episodes that have become common in streaming could ultimately generate not only richer universes of characters and IP, but could prove to be training grounds for the next generation of creative talent.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025
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The company has no mandate to adapt IP or chase market trends.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
Studiocanal on Stage will mine the studio’s IP catalog for projects that could make it in the theater, though Studiocanal offered up little information beyond this.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
Will Stargate discourage Nvidia from developing its own IP, and challenging its newfound partner?
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
And having seasons that expand beyond the 8-10 episodes that have become common in streaming could ultimately generate not only richer universes of characters and IP, but could prove to be training grounds for the next generation of creative talent.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025
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“IP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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