IP Law

Intellectual Property

/ in-tuh-LEK-choo-ul PROP-ur-tee /

Definition

Creative works and inventions protected by law.

Used in Context

“Intellectual property rights protect inventions and creative works.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: intellectus, understanding

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