Intellectual property

/ˈɪntəˌlɛktʃ(əw)əl ˌprɑpərdi/

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Other forms: intellectual properties

Definitions of intellectual property

noun
intangible property that is the result of creativity (such as patents or trademarks or copyrights)

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belongings, holding, property
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

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