proprietary code

[/prəˈpraɪ.ə.ter.i koʊd/]
nounpl: proprietary codes
código proprietário
1. Software source code that is owned by a company or individual and is not publicly available; code protected by intellectual property rights
The company keeps its proprietary code secret to maintain competitive advantage.
A empresa mantém seu código proprietário em sigilo para manter vantagem competitiva.
2. Computer code that is restricted in use and cannot be freely modified or distributed
Users cannot access the proprietary code of commercial software applications.
Os usuários não podem acessar o código proprietário de aplicativos de software comerciais.
In Brazil and the USA, proprietary code is a critical business asset, especially in tech companies. Brazilian tech startups in São Paulo heavily protect proprietary code as part of their competitive strategy. The distinction between open-source and proprietary code is a significant cultural divide in software development communities in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
closed-source codeprivate codeproprietary softwareclosed code
Antonyms / Antônimos
open-source codefree softwarepublic codeopen code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
código proprietário
Standard term used in technology sector
São Paulo
código proprietário
Common in tech companies and startups
Portugal
código proprietário
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'código privado' in informal contexts

Related Words

intellectual propertysoftware licensesource codeclosed-sourcecopyrighttrade secret

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep code proprietary
proprietary code protection
breach of proprietary code
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