Aproprietary software licensetypically grants a business or user theright to usethe software.
Unlike open-source licenses, proprietary licenses do not usually allow modification, redistribution, or reverse engineering.
The software remains the property of the company that created it, and the licensee is only granted specific, limited rights.
Examples:Many enterprise software applications come with proprietary licenses that specify the terms of use.
References:
"Open Source Licensing: Software Freedom and Intellectual Property Law" by Lawrence Rosen.
"Proprietary Software Licenses Explained" from Software Engineering Institute.
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