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.
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However, the intellectual property implications of using AI tools are significant and demand careful consideration.
—Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Tech barons are moving forward with artificial intelligence programs at full speed, without regard for ethics, intellectual property rights, risks to our society, or energy demands.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Authentic Brands Group owns the intellectual property assets.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2025
Photoshop’s recent generative AI tools aren’t left out, either, with Generative Fill and Generate images, which use Adobe’s Firefly AI technology and create commercially safe results—i.e., content that doesn’t violate existing intellectual property rights.
—Michael Muchmore, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Tech barons are moving forward with artificial intelligence programs at full speed, without regard for ethics, intellectual property rights, risks to our society, or energy demands.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Authentic Brands Group owns the intellectual property assets.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2025
Photoshop’s recent generative AI tools aren’t left out, either, with Generative Fill and Generate images, which use Adobe’s Firefly AI technology and create commercially safe results—i.e., content that doesn’t violate existing intellectual property rights.
—Michael Muchmore, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Intellectual property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intellectual%20property. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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