Synonyms of proprietary

Noun

1. proprietorship, proprietary, ownership

usage: an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits

Adjective

1. proprietary (vs. nonproprietary), branded, copyrighted, patented, trademarked

usage: protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights; "`Tylenol' is a proprietary drug of which `acetaminophen' is the generic form"

Definition and meaning of proprietary (Dictionary)