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Proprietary refers to something that is owned and controlled by a specific individual, company, or entity. This ownership typically grants exclusive rights to use, modify, and distribute the item in question. In the context of software, proprietary software is code that is not freely available for modification or redistribution. Users usually acquire a license to use the software under specific terms and conditions set by the owner. This contrasts with open-source software, where the source code is accessible and can be shared and modified by anyone.
In the realm of intellectual property, proprietary information can include trade secrets, patented inventions, or copyrighted