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Intellectual property
Creations of the mind that the law treats as property: code, designs, written work, inventions, brands and trade secrets. Usually shortened to IP. Copyright, patents and trademarks are the main types.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works, not legal advice. Rules differ between countries and change over time, so check your own situation. Disclaimer.
You'll hear it as
Who owns the IP in the code we write for them?
Why it matters to you.
Your employment contract almost certainly gives your employer the IP in work you do for them, and sometimes more. Check it before you start a side project.
Also called IP.
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