unpatented

English

Etymology

un- +‎ patented

Adjective

unpatented (not comparable)

1. Not patented.
   • 2007 October 10, Celia W. Dugger, “In Africa, Prosperity From Seeds Falls Short”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     Developed with financing from wealthy countries and private foundations, the New Rices for Africa, or Nericas, are unpatented and may be grown by anyone.

Synonyms

• nonpatented

See also

• generic
• nonproprietary