propriedade intelectual

[pro-prie-da-de in-te-lec-tu-al]
nounfemininepl: propriedades intelectuais
intellectual property
1. Legal rights granted to creators and inventors for their original works, inventions, and creative expressions, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
The company invested heavily in protecting its intellectual property from unauthorized use.
A empresa investiu muito na proteção de sua propriedade intelectual contra o uso não autorizado.
2. The exclusive rights to benefit from creative or inventive work for a specified period
Intellectual property laws vary significantly between countries.
As leis de propriedade intelectual variam significativamente entre os países.
Intellectual property is a critical concept in both Brazilian and American business and legal systems. In Brazil, the INPI (Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial) oversees IP registration and enforcement. The term is increasingly important in Brazil's growing tech and startup sectors, where protecting innovations is essential for business competitiveness.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
direitos autoraisPIpropriedade criativa
Antonyms / Antônimos
domínio públicobem comum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
propriedade intelectual
Standard term used in legal and business contexts
São Paulo
propriedade intelectual / PI
Widely used in business and tech sectors; abbreviation PI is common
Portugal
propriedade intelectual
Same term used; aligned with European IP regulations
Rio de Janeiro
propriedade intelectual
Standard usage in legal and academic contexts

Related Words

patentemarca registradadireito autoraltrade secretOMPIlicençainfração

Related Idioms & Phrases

proteção de propriedade intelectual
infringir propriedade intelectual
violação de propriedade intelectual
direitos de propriedade intelectual
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