unpatented method
[ʌnˈpætəntɪd ˈmɛθəd]
nounpl: unpatented methods
método não patenteado
1. A procedure, technique, or process that has not been legally protected by a patent and is therefore not exclusively owned by any individual or organization
The company uses an unpatented method for water purification that competitors can also implement.
A empresa utiliza um método não patenteado para purificação de água que os concorrentes também podem implementar.
2. A technique or procedure that is publicly available and not subject to intellectual property restrictions
This unpatented method has been in use for decades and is freely available to anyone.
Este método não patenteado tem sido usado há décadas e está disponível gratuitamente para qualquer pessoa.
This term is primarily used in business, legal, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it reflects the importance of patent law discussions in industrial development and technology sectors. In the USA, it's commonly used in technology and pharmaceutical industries when discussing competitive advantages and intellectual property rights. The concept emphasizes the distinction between proprietary innovations and publicly available techniques.
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