proprietary goods
[prəˈpraɪətɛri ɡʊdz]
nounpl: proprietary goods
bens proprietários
1. Goods or products that are owned, controlled, or exclusively produced by a specific company or individual, often protected by intellectual property rights, patents, or trademarks
The pharmaceutical company's proprietary goods are protected by patents for the next 20 years.
Os bens proprietários da empresa farmacêutica são protegidos por patentes pelos próximos 20 anos.
2. Merchandise or commodities that are not freely available on the open market and require licensing or authorization to purchase or use
Apple's proprietary goods include its exclusive software and hardware combinations.
Os bens proprietários da Apple incluem suas combinações exclusivas de software e hardware.
This term is primarily used in commercial, legal, and business contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazil, companies increasingly emphasize proprietary goods as a competitive advantage in the digital economy. In the USA, particularly in tech hubs like Silicon Valley, protecting proprietary goods through intellectual property law is a cornerstone of business strategy. The term reflects the modern emphasis on innovation and brand differentiation in capitalist economies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep proprietary goods close to the vest
proprietary goods under lock and key
proprietary goods with exclusive rights
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