In law, what does it mean by 'intellectual property'?

In law, intellectual property (IP) is an umbrella term for various legal entitlements which attach to certain names, written and recorded media, and inventions.

Intellectual property means any work that involves intelligence and art such as books, articles, poems and essays.

http://www.lectlaw.com/def/i051.htm

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