intellectual property

noun

1. Law.,  property that results from original creative thought, as patents, copyright material, and trademarks.

2. an individual product of original creative thought.

   Microsoft’s Halo franchise is one of the most profitable intellectual properties in the video game industry.

intellectual property

noun

1. an intangible asset, such as a copyright or patent

Word History and Origins

Origin of intellectual property¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–45

Example Sentences

He is adamant that “brands are going to be really important” as will the use of intellectual property.

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Warner’s deep well of established intellectual property is a draw for all bidders.

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"You are running an auction where what you are selling is intellectual property exclusivity."

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Sydney intellectual property legal specialist firm Meyer West IP is listed as Swim Shady's legal representative.

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The value of Imagination lay in its intellectual property - the expertise of its engineers, amassed over decades.

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