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IP

Short for intellectual property. Why it matters: This abbreviation appears often in deal conversations and documents, so owners should connect it back to Intellectual Property before agreeing to anything.

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Intellectual Property

Creations the business owns, such as trademarks, software, designs, content, processes, or trade secrets. Why it matters: This gives owners a clearer way to understand buyer questions, advisor comments, and negotiation tradeoffs during a sale process.

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