nonproprietary

/ˌnɑnprəˈpraɪəˌtɛri/

Definitions of nonproprietary

1. adjective

   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