### Question
How is the term intellectual property defined?


### Answer
The term **intellectual property** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 278n* as the following:

> an invention patentable under title 35 or any patent on such an invention

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 278n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY**

