Meaning of the word non-proprietary in English

What does non-proprietary mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

non-proprietary

US /ˌnɑːn.prəˈpraɪə.ter.i/
UK /ˌnɒn.prəˈpraɪ.ə.tər.i/

Adjective

Nonproprietary goods do not have the name of a particular company on them:

Example:
The drug is better known by its non-proprietary name.