IP (intellectual property)

A type of property that includes the creations of the human intellect. It includes ideas; written material such as books, articles, poems, and essays; designs including plans, specifications, diagrams, sketches, and program code; images such as photographs, graphic arts, and other artworks; music and songs; and movie and video . Intellectual property rights are usually asserted through the use of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. All IP used in the design, execution, and operation of an AV installation must be correctly licensed from each of the owners of that IP.