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intellectual property

NOUN
protected property created by original thought
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That sentiment can often seem true in a market where studio executives favor sequels and drab intellectual property over originality and fresh takes.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

It's useful to think about what will remain strong sources of differentiation: ownership of physical resources; large social networks; proprietary data; high customer switching costs; strong distribution channels; intellectual property; talent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It doesn’t manufacture fuel cells like Bloom but instead licenses the intellectual property behind them.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The studio has released games based on Uno, Skip-Bo and other Mattel intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He is getting the intellectual property from these three applications, said Juster, and they are empowering him to start a company with very little money.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman



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