IP
1 of 2abbreviation or noun
plural IPs also IP's
: intellectual property
They are racing to protect their own nanotechnology intellectual property (IP) or to license or buy it from universities, companies, or other groups. Nanotech IP is particularly valuable right now because it is the foundation for a young and expansive field …—
Susan J. Ainsworth
Susan J. Ainsworth… Hollywood's obsession with IP has created a scenario where the movies are more expensive while the bar for success is lower.—Scott Mendelson
Scott MendelsonShould Microsoft beat out other prospective buyers, it could mean that future games from IPs such as LEGO, Harry Potter, Just Cause, Batman, Mortal Kombat and more could become Xbox exclusives …—Stephen Lambrechts
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Internet protocol (see protocol sense 3b)
Every computer, modem, server and smartphone that connects to the Internet has a unique Internet protocol (IP) address, which enables users to find it. The address format, known as IPv4, was standardized in 1977 as a 32-digit binary number, making a then seemingly unlimited 4.3 billion addresses … available.—Mark Fischetti
see also ip address
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
One of the great legs-up available to TV and film creators is the use of existing IP, and many of today’s most-popular adaptations are coming from video games.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
The program is structured as a joint venture, and aims to help both legacy fashion brands and emerging designers scale digitally and expand internationally while maintaining control over their IP.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The deal may also help boost interest from other intellectual property (IP) owners looking to follow Disney's lead, Block said.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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Everyone has wondered what may be the next step for KPop Demon Hunters as an IP, given its record-breaking success on Netflix.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
One of the great legs-up available to TV and film creators is the use of existing IP, and many of today’s most-popular adaptations are coming from video games.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
The program is structured as a joint venture, and aims to help both legacy fashion brands and emerging designers scale digitally and expand internationally while maintaining control over their IP.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The deal may also help boost interest from other intellectual property (IP) owners looking to follow Disney's lead, Block said.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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“IP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IP. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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