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

To support her intention of one day turning this personal narrative into a film, Del Valle decided to turn it into a book so that she could own it as an intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times

This is the latest round of copyright lawsuits that major studios have brought against AI companies over intellectual property concerns.

From Los Angeles Times

After the talks, Wang Jingtao, deputy head of China's cyberspace administration, suggested in a press conference the agreement included "licensing the algorithm and other intellectual property rights".

From BBC

The three entertainment industry leaders control much of the most valuable intellectual property in Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

The miss reignited a debate about audience interest in original animated films, which have had a harder time at the box office than sequels or movies based on existing intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times