Intellectual property

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnəˈɫɛktʃuəɫ ˈpɹɑpɝti/

Intellectual property (noun)

  1. Rights that protect creations of the mind, such as inventions, writing, music, and designs, from being used without permission.
  2. The protected items themselves, including works and inventions, that have legal protection under rules in a country.

Examples

  • The company respects intellectual property when it uses others' ideas.
  • People should understand intellectual property before sharing their inventions.