proprietary designs

[prəˈpraɪətɛri dɪˈzaɪnz]
nounpl: proprietary designs
designs proprietários / projetos proprietários
1. Original designs, products, or systems that are owned exclusively by a company and protected by intellectual property laws, patents, or trade secrets
The company invested millions in developing proprietary designs that give them a competitive advantage in the market.
A empresa investiu milhões no desenvolvimento de designs proprietários que lhes dão uma vantagem competitiva no mercado.
2. Unique creative or technical specifications that are not openly shared and are restricted to use by the owning organization
These proprietary designs cannot be replicated by competitors without violating intellectual property rights.
Estes designs proprietários não podem ser replicados pelos concorrentes sem violar direitos de propriedade intelectual.
3. Exclusive architectural or engineering solutions developed and patented by a particular manufacturer
The smartphone features several proprietary designs that make it distinctly different from other brands.
O smartphone apresenta vários designs proprietários que o tornam distinctamente diferente de outras marcas.
In Brazil and the USA, 'proprietary designs' is a crucial business term in industries like technology, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. Companies heavily guard proprietary designs through patents, NDAs, and trade secret laws. The protection of proprietary designs is a major aspect of corporate strategy in both countries, reflecting the importance of innovation and intellectual property rights in modern capitalism.
NYC Slang
proprietary tech / the company's secret sauce
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exclusive designspatented designstrade secret designscopyrighted designsproprietary technology
Antonyms / Antônimos
open-source designsgeneric designsstandard designspublic domain designscommon designs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
designs proprietários / projetos proprietários
Most common usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
designs exclusivos / projetos exclusivos
Often used interchangeably in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
designs da casa / projetos da empresa
More colloquial usage in informal business settings
Portugal
designs proprietários / desenhos proprietários
Same formal usage as Brazilian Portuguese, sometimes 'desenhos' instead of 'designs'

Related Words

intellectual propertypatent protectiontrade secretscopyrighttrademarklicensing agreementdesign patentconfidentiality

Related Idioms & Phrases

proprietary designs give a competitive edge
protect proprietary designs under patent law
keep proprietary designs under wraps
license proprietary designs
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