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NONPROPRIETARY
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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
Classified under:
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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