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

"Online platforms are now essential lifelines for many small businesses across Wales, yet problems such as intellectual property theft and ineffective dispute resolution leave businesses exposed and exploited," he said.

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“Ultimately, it’s about freeing our talent to do what they do best, creating compelling intellectual property that reaches across every network, streamer, and platform,” Bassetti adds.

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The deal would give Netflix control over the rival HBO Max streaming service, as well as intellectual property like DC Comics and Harry Potter.

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The government acted because of evidence that Nexperia’s chief executive was moving to shift production capacity, financial resources and intellectual property to China, he said.

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In India, the Copyright Act, 1957, governs music ownership, with separate copyright for lyrics, musical composition and sound recording, says Delhi-based intellectual property rights lawyer Neel Mason.

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