Intellectual Property Theft
/ɪnˌtɛlɪktʃuəl ˈprɒpərti θɛft/
Definitions
- (n.) The unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of someone else's intellectual property, infringing on legal rights such as copyrights, patents, trademarks, or trade secrets.
The company faced lawsuits for intellectual property theft after copying the competitor's patented technology.
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Intellectual property theft specifically involves the unlawful taking or use of protected intangible assets, distinct from mere licensing disputes or contractual breaches.
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