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nonproprietary

DEFINITIONS OF: nonproprietary

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adj not protected by trademark or patent or copyright

nonproprietary products are in the public domain and anyone can produce or distribute them”
Synonyms
generic
(of drugs) not protected by trademark
unpatented
(of devices and processes) not protected by patent
Antonyms:
proprietary
protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights
branded
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
copyrighted
(of literary or musical or dramatic or artistic work) protected by copyright
patented
(of devices and processes) protected by patent
trademarked
(of goods and merchandise) labeled with proprietary (and legally registered) identification guaranteeing exclusive use
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