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Definitions

intellectual property

NOUN

protected property created by original thought

Synonyms

WEAK

IP copyright patent trade secret trademark

Example Sentences

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Notably it does not protect them from federal criminal violations, intellectual property claims or violations of sex trafficking laws.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

The move by Allbirds follows an agreement in March to sell its intellectual property to brand licenser American Exchange Group for $39 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The company recently agreed to sell its intellectual property and other assets to American Exchange Group.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

It is trying to channel spending into lifestyle categories that are repeatable, emotionally resonant, and easier to scale through branding, intellectual property, and offline experiences.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Inseparable from the idea of discovery were the ideas of progress and intellectual property.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton