(n): the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
(adj): vs. nonproprietary) -- (protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights
(adj): (of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
(adj): (of literary or musical or dramatic or artistic work) protected by copyright
(adj): (of devices and processes) protected by patent
(adj): (of goods and merchandise) labeled with proprietary (and legally registered) identification guaranteeing exclusive use