Definition of Intellectual property

1. Noun. Intangible property that is the result of creativity (such as patents or trademarks or copyrights).

Generic synonyms: Belongings, Holding, Property

Definition of Intellectual property

1. Noun. Any product of someone's intellect that has commercial value: copyrights, patents, trademarks and trade secrets. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Intellectual property

1. 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 promoting the progress of science and useful arts by securing for limited times to authors and inventors, the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intellectual Property

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intellectual property (current term)
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Literary usage of Intellectual property

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Oecd Economic Surveys by OECD Economic Surveys (2005)
"Convergence in intellectual property rights protection Absolute change in IPR index (1985-2000)1 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 Absolute change in IPR ..."

2. Science, Technology, and American Diplomacy (1995) by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Equitable Access and intellectual property Rights In past Title V reports the issue of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection in S&T agreements was ..."

3. Making Things Better: Competing in Manufacturing (1993)
"Generally, the term "intellectual property" in this section denotes only ... (Box 7-D describes those intellectual property rights and explains how their ..."

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