+A proprietary standard is a technology specification whose rights are held and controlled by a single entity or group. Its implementation often requires a [License](/wiki/license) or adherence to specific terms, fostering dependence on the owner rather than [Interoperability](/wiki/interoperability) through open access.
+## See also
+- [Open Standard](/wiki/open_standard)
+- [Vendor Lock-in](/wiki/vendor_lock-in)
+- [Intellectual Property](/wiki/intellectual_property)
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