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intellectual property

NOUN
protected property created by original thought
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That sentiment can often seem true in a market where studio executives favor sequels and drab intellectual property over originality and fresh takes.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Instead of manufacturing the processors themselves, Arm designs the blueprints and licenses its intellectual property to tech companies.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The aim is to help these companies attract price capital, compete globally, retain talent and intellectual property and remain anchored in Canada, the government said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The studio has released games based on Uno, Skip-Bo and other Mattel intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He is getting the intellectual property from these three applications, said Juster, and they are empowering him to start a company with very little money.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman



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