Das geistige Eigentum
Example: Das geistige Eigentum schützt kreative Ideen vor Diebstahl.
Definition
"Das geistige Eigentum" refers to intellectual property, which is the legal right protecting creations of the mind such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, and designs used in commerce. It safeguards creative ideas from theft or unauthorized use.
Etymology
The term "das geistige Eigentum" comes from German, where "geistige" means 'intellectual' or 'mental' and "Eigentum" means 'property.' Together, they describe property of the mind. Did you know that the concept of intellectual property has evolved significantly since the 19th century to protect creators' rights?
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"Das geistige Eigentum" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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