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Intellectual Property (IP)
Pronunciationin-tuh-LEK-choo-ul PROP-ur-tee
Definition
Intellectual Property refers to the legal ownership rights over code, designs, documentation, and systems created during a software project. It determines who legally owns the final product and whether the creator can reuse the code elsewhere.
Where you hear it
In freelance contracts, client negotiations, project handoff discussions, and agency agreements.
Examples
The contract states that the client receives all Intellectual Property rights upon final payment.
Developers must ensure their custom libraries do not violate any existing Intellectual Property agreements.
Common mistake
Assuming that paying for the work automatically gives you the Intellectual Property rights without checking the specific clauses in the contract.
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