IP

American  

1. Intellectual Property.

2. Internet Protocol: a communications protocol for computers connected to a network, especially the internet, specifying the format for addresses and units of transmitted data.

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IP British  

abbreviation

1. internet protocol: a code used to label packets of data sent across the internet, identifying both the sending and the receiving computers

2. law intellectual property

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IP Scientific  

1. Short for Internet Protocol. A protocol that specifies the way data is broken into packets and the way those packets are addressed for transmission.

2. See more at TCP/IP

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Example Sentences

“We talked to them about what to expect ... but any kind of security that’s needed is an unfortunate aspect of doing IP shows. We just try to be mindful and monitor it.”

From Los Angeles Times

The agreement was seen as a turning point for the tech industry and Hollywood, coming after major studios had issued legal challenges to AI firms over the use of their IP.

From BBC

"We will continue to engage with AI platforms to find new ways to meet fans where they are while responsibly embracing new technologies that respect IP and the rights of creators."

From Barron's

“The best thing in Microsoft’s flagship $99 AI bundle is Anthropic IP, which raises an obvious question – what happens to Microsoft as Anthropic’s capabilities increasingly become ‘the product’ rather than just an integration?”

From The Wall Street Journal

A dedicated IP address is available for an additional fee.

From Salon