La propiedad intelectual
Example: La propiedad intelectual protege las ideas originales de los autores.
Definition
"La propiedad intelectual" refers to the legal rights that protect original ideas, inventions, and creative works of authors, inventors, and creators, allowing them exclusive control over the use and distribution of their creations for a certain period of time.
Etymology
The term "la propiedad intelectual" combines 'propiedad,' meaning property, and 'intelectual,' meaning intellectual. It originated from the concept that ideas and creations of the mind can be owned and protected like physical property. Did you know that the idea of intellectual property dates back to the 19th century with the rise of copyright and patent laws?
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"La propiedad intelectual" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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