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intellectual property

NOUN
protected property created by original thought
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IBM has pledged to provide “significant intellectual property, assets, and a skilled workforce.”

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

It brings all of Exquadrum’s intellectual property, business lines and facilities, and its 85 employees, into Mach’s enterprise.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Genetics are also used in protecting the intellectual property in the new variety itself – in Europe through breeders' rights, and patents in the United States.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Mattel also has valuable intellectual property that could interest large media companies, Southeastern said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

He didn’t answer when I asked whether he considered train tickets material or intellectual property.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz



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