# Intellectual Property

> copyrights, trade and service marks, including the trade marks, trade names, rights in logos and get-up, inventions, confidential information, trade

**Term:** Intellectual Property  
**Last updated:** 2026-06-12

## Definition

patents, trade marks, service marks, registered designs, copyrights, database rights, design rights, confidential information, applications for any of the above, and any similar right recognised from time to time in any jurisdiction, together with all rights of action in relation to the infringement of any of the above;.

## Context

### Relevant circumstances

- When ownership of all forms of IP arising under a contract must be allocated
- If both registered and unregistered rights need to fall within the definition
- Where worldwide protection and the right to sue for past infringement matter

### Relevant sectors

- Technology
- Data & Privacy
- Legal Services

## Relevant contract types

- [Intellectual Property Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/intellectual-property-agreement)
- [Intellectual Property assignment agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/intellectual-property-assignment-agreement)
- [Property Deed](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/property-deed)

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