licensed material

[ˈlaɪsənst məˈtɪriəl]
nounpl: licensed materials
material licenciado
1. Content, intellectual property, or tangible goods that are legally permitted to be used, distributed, or reproduced under the terms of a license agreement
The software company distributes licensed material only to authorized retailers.
A empresa de software distribui material licenciado apenas para varejistas autorizados.
2. Copyrighted or trademarked content that requires permission and often payment for legal use
Streaming services must pay fees to offer licensed material from major studios.
Os serviços de streaming devem pagar taxas para oferecer material licenciado dos grandes estúdios.
3. Physical or digital products that bear official branding and have been approved by the rights holder
These toy figurines are licensed material from the popular movie franchise.
Estes bonecos de brinquedo são material licenciado da franquia de filmes popular.
The concept of licensed material is increasingly important in both Brazilian and American digital economies, particularly in streaming services, software distribution, and merchandise. In Brazil, enforcement of licensing agreements has grown stronger with increased digital commerce. In the USA, licensed material is central to entertainment, technology, and merchandising industries, with significant economic implications and legal protections.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
licensed contentauthorized materialcopyrighted materialproprietary content
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlicensed materialunauthorized contentpirated materialopen source material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
material licenciado
Standard formal usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
material licenciado / conteúdo licenciado
Common in commercial and technology sectors
Rio de Janeiro
material licenciado
Used in media and entertainment industries
Portugal
material licenciado / material sob licença
Both forms used, slightly more formal phrasing common

Related Words

license agreementintellectual propertycopyrighttrademarkroyaltiesrights holder

Related Idioms & Phrases

respect intellectual property rights
pay licensing fees
obtain proper licensing
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