intellectual property

noun

1. Law.,  property that results from original creative thought, as patents, copyright material, and trademarks.

2. an individual product of original creative thought.

   Microsoft’s Halo franchise is one of the most profitable intellectual properties in the video game industry.

intellectual property

noun

1. an intangible asset, such as a copyright or patent

Word History and Origins

Origin of intellectual property¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–45

Example Sentences

The three entertainment industry leaders control much of the most valuable intellectual property in Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

The miss reignited a debate about audience interest in original animated films, which have had a harder time at the box office than sequels or movies based on existing intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times

Other AI companies including Meta and OpenAI have come under fire by copyright holders who have accused them of training AI models on their intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times

"Driving greater competition on mobile platforms need not undermine privacy, security or intellectual property, and as we carefully consider UK-specific steps, we will ensure it does not," it added.

From BBC

He started two small companies, which focused on specialized software tools to help companies manage their finances and intellectual property.

From Salon