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Intangible assets that belong to an enterprise for its exclusive use

A product of the intellect, such as an expressed idea or concept, that has commercial value.

Intellectual Property: Creations of the intellect such as trade knowledge, technical information, and literary or artistic work, including patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

Commonly abbreviated to IP, an idea or creation, e.g., artwork, writing, etc., that belongs to an individual or organisation, which has commercial value and therefore cannot be copied or [..]

Abstract property, such as a manuscript or computer software, over which the owner has legal possession.

creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. Intellectual property is divided into two categories: Industrial property, whi [..]

Intellectual Property (IP) is all of a company's patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, and copyrights. It is distinguished from capital property.

Intangible products of human intelligence, especially as one may be entitled to the commercial proceeds of such products, such as patents or copyrights.

Abstract forms of "property" such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks, as distinct from the concrete form of real property.

Intellectual property traditionally includes assets that are protected through regulatory methods such as patents, copyrights and regulatory licenses; however, this protection is being expanded to inc [..]

material created by creative thought that is protected by trademark or copyright.

Products of the mind, such as inventions, works of art, music, writing, film, etc., ownership of which may be governed by patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

A group of legislative and common law rights affording protection to creative and intellectual effort; includes laws on copyright, design, patent, circuit layouts, plan varieties, confidential informa [..]

Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright, trademarks [..]

The concept of legal protection for original creations. It encompasses copyright, trademarks, and patents.

Property such as books, inventions, business secrets, and trademarks, that -- unlike real or personal property -- is created by the human mind. Intellectual property is typically protected by patent, [..]

Intellectual Property is a right which may, for example, enable the use of material which is subject to copyright, or patented invention, or computer software developed by Commonwealth employees in th [..]

An original, creative product of the intellect, such as an idea or an innovation, that can be developed into something more tangible, such as an invention or a work of creative endeavour. As 'pro [..]

Dictionary of Internet Terms The concept of legal protection for original creations.It encompasses copyright,trademarks,and patents.

are private legal rights that protect the creation of the human mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. They are commonly divided into two categories:  Industrial Property Rights (e.g. patents, trade marks, industrial designs, geographical indications) and Copyright and Related rights [..]

Also referred to as IP, Intellectual Property covers any inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. read more:

Intellectual property refers to creations — including inventions, artistic works, names and designs — that are legally protected. Intellectual property includes patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets.

Definition Any intangible asset that consists of human knowledge and ideas. Some examples are patents, copyrights, trademarks and software. Most such assets cannot be recongized on a balance sheet whe [..]

Often abbreviated as IP, intellectual property refers to any property that is created using original thought. Traditional intellectual property rights include patents, copyrights and trademarks. Unlik [..]

Tangible products of the human mind and intelligence entitled to the legal status of personal property, especially works protected by copyright, inventions that have been patented, and registered trad [..]

is a collection of laws that protect somebody's original ideas, creative works, discoveries, and designs from being copied or stolen. It is commonly cited in regards to literary and musical works [..]

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Property that results from original creative thought such as patents, copyright materials, and trademarks.

a term describing legal entitlements to certain types of information, ideas or other intangibles.

a concept in the law that includes copyright, trademarks and patents.

An idea, invention, formula, literary work, presentation, or other knowledge assett owned by an organization or individual. Intellectual property can be protected by patents, trademarks, service marks [..]

A bundle of rights held over information or ideas, something intangible (cf

A form of creative endeavour that can be protected through a trademark, patent, copyright, industrial design or integrated topography. The patent system offers the only protection available for the in [..]

According to Federal Bankruptcy Code 11 USCS § 101 [Title 11. Bankruptcy; Chapter 1. General provisions] the term intellectual property means

Intellectual property is a property right that can be protected under federal and state law, including copyrightable works, ideas, discoveries, and inventions. The term intellectual property relates t [..]

An original creative work, such as an invention, a product or a company brand, that is tangible and can be protected by a patent, trademark or copyright.

a broad legal term that describes “products of the mind” and what ownership and rights apply to these products. (See more important legal terms for bloggers here)

Refers to materials protected by copyright laws. These materials include songs, movies, and books.

The term intellectual property refers to personal rights of ownership acquired originally or derivatively from intellectual creations. For example: copyrights, trademarks, and patents.

Anything that’s created by the intellect – with a commercial value, such as music, literary or artistic works or even computer code – is intellectual property.

  Patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and similar rights in ideas, concepts, etc.  

A broad term that encompasses the various intangible products of the intellect of inventors and authors. These include patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, know-how, and other proprietary concepts, including an invention, scientific or technological development, and even computer software and genetically engineered microorganisms.

Ethereal property; of the mind, intangible, with no corporeal existence, though capable of being expressed in a tangible medium.

An example of oxymoron.

There are four types of IP: Copyright, Trademarks, Patents and Designs. Further information about Intellectual Property can be found on the website of the Intellectual Property Office at www.ipo.gov.uk.

Any product of someone’s intellect that has commercial value. This includes any form of creative expression and knowledge (like symbols, names, and images), whether it is documented or undocumented. I [..]

Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. Source: Arthemis, Art-Law Centre, University of Geneva

  Intellectual property (IP) is a term referring to a number of distinct types of creations of the mind for which a set of exclusive rights are recognised and the corresponding fields of law. Under in [..]

Intellectual property is defined as creative, technical, and intellectual products, often associated with custom circuit designs implemented in ASIC or programmable logic architectures.

Creations of the mind - creative works or ideas embodied in a form that can be shared or can enable others to recreate, emulate, or manufacture them. There are four ways to protect intellectual proper [..]

Property, such as Patents, trademarks, and Copyright, that results from creative effort. The Patent and Copyright Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, cl. 8) of the United States Constitution provides for promotin [..]

Ownership of the legal rights to possess, use, or dispose of products created by human ingenuity, including patents, trademarks and copyrights.

Property, such as patents, trademarks, and copyright, that results from creative effort. The Patent and Copyright Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, cl. 8) of the United States Constitution provides for promotin [..]

All materials, concepts, know-how, formulae, inventions, improvements, industrial designs, processes, patterns, machines, manufactures, compositions of matter, compilations of information, patents and [..]

A company’s most valuable assets—copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets and brand names.

An intangible asset of human knowledge that is patented or copyrighted as property of the person or organisation who has commissioned or funded the research of such an endeavour. Examples may include [..]

Intellectual property (IP) is any intangible asset that is created from an original thought, such as an idea, name, content, design, invention or digital media. Intellectual property rights (IPR) refe [..]

A term that refers to the content of the human intellect, or the result of intellectual effort, which is considered to be unique and original and have value in the marketplace, and therefore requires legal protection and ownership. This includes copyrighted material such as literary or artistic works, industrial processes, and trademarks and patent [..]

An idea or invention that is protected by law, such as a patent, copyright or trademark.

An intangible asset that consists of human knowledge and ideas, e.g., creative works, patents, know-how, trademarks or names, service marks, design rights, registered designs, copyrights, database rig [..]

Intellectual property refers to patents, copyrights, trademarks and other forms of ownership of ideas. It results in monopoly power that has significant ...

The evolution of patents and copyrights followed different paths over time and across countries. Initially, intellectual property rules were endogenously ...

encompasses such things as patents for inventions, trademarks, industrial secrets and copyright in songs and writing.

The legal claim to things people create or invent. Intellectual property, or IP, typically includes patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets.

Creations of the mind such as musical, literary, and artistic works; inventions; and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and related rights. Under intellectual property law, the holder of one of these abstract “properties” has certain exclusive rights to the creative work, commercial symb [..]

Original and proprietary creative material used in a game, such as storyline, animation, characters, gaming mechanics, etc.

Also commonly referred to as simply "IP" this means a video game title that a company owns the rights to. It encompasses the video game design, title, and storyline that a company owns. Howe [..]

The term used to identify a form of property rights granted to intangible creations of the mind. There are distinct varieties of intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade [..]

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intangible property that is the result of intellectual effort and is legally protected. Intellectual property is protected by patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, and so on (USAID Automated Direct [..]

Property of an enterprise or individual which is typically maintained in a digital form. This may include software program code or digital documents, music, videos, etc. Interchange:

a legal term that refers to creations of the mind. Examples of intellectual property include music, literature, and other artistic works; discoveries and inventions; and phrases, symbols, and designs.

A form of creative endeavor that can be protected through a copyright, trade-mark, patent, industrial design or integrated circuit topography. (2)

an umbrella term encompassing patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. 

Intellectual property (IP) is a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. There are many types of intellectual property, and some countries recognize more than ot [..]

Intellectual property (IP) is a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. There are many types of intellectual property, and some countries recognize more than ot [..]

Intellectual Property is a 2006 film starring Christopher Masterson and Lyndsy Fonseca, with Bryan Cranston. It was written, produced, and directed by Nicholas Peterson.

Intellectual property (IP) is a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. There are many types of intellectual property, and some countries recognize more than ot [..]

Intellectual property (IP) is a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. There are many types of intellectual property, and some countries recognize more than ot [..]