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NONPROPRIETARY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Not protected by trademark or patent or copyright

Example:

nonproprietary products are in the public domain and anyone can produce or distribute them

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Adjectives

Similar:

generic ((of drugs) not protected by trademark)

unpatented ((of devices and processes) not protected by patent)

Antonym:

proprietary (protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights)

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