intellectual property

"Intellectual property" refers to creations of the mind that are legally protected, allowing creators to control and benefit from their work.

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Definition

(legal, formal)Creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, that are legally protected.

Authors rely on intellectual property laws to protect their books from unauthorized copying.

(legal, commercial)Non-physical assets like patents, trademarks, and copyrights that have commercial value and are legally protected.

The company holds several patents as part of its intellectual property portfolio.

(legal, technical)Legal rights granted to creators to control and benefit from their original works.

Intellectual property rights help innovators protect their inventions from being copied.

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