proprietary material
[prə-ˈprī-ə-ˌter-ē mə-ˈtir-ē-əl]
nounpl: proprietary materials
material proprietário
1. Information, content, or goods that are owned exclusively by a company or individual and protected by intellectual property rights, trade secrets, or patents
The software company considers its source code to be proprietary material and does not share it with competitors.
A empresa de software considera seu código-fonte como material proprietário e não o compartilha com concorrentes.
2. Products or substances manufactured or developed by a specific company that cannot be reproduced or used without permission
This cleaning product contains proprietary material that gives it superior performance compared to generic brands.
Este produto de limpeza contém material proprietário que lhe confere desempenho superior em comparação com marcas genéricas.
3. Documents, data, or resources that are confidential and restricted to authorized personnel only
Employees must sign a non-disclosure agreement before accessing the company's proprietary materials.
Os funcionários devem assinar um acordo de confidencialidade antes de acessar os materiais proprietários da empresa.
In both American and Brazilian business contexts, the protection of proprietary material is fundamental to corporate strategy and competitiveness. Companies invest heavily in legal frameworks and confidentiality agreements to safeguard their proprietary materials. In Brazil, the concept is increasingly important with the growth of technology and innovation sectors, particularly in São Paulo's startup ecosystem. The term is formal and primarily used in legal, business, and academic discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep proprietary materials under wraps
guard proprietary materials jealously
breach of proprietary material
proprietary material disclosure
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