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nonexclusive

British  
/ ˌnɒnɪksˈkluːsɪv /

adjective

  1. not belonging to a particular individual or group

    a nonexclusive deal

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Nvidia recently agreed to purchase a nonexclusive license for technology from privately held Groq, which specializes in inference hardware.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Nvidia is paying $20 billion for a nonexclusive licensing agreement with Groq, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Nvidia has entered into a nonexclusive licensing agreement with AI-chip maker Groq, and will acquire some of the startup’s executive team.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

The nonexclusive deal will result in Groq chief executive and founder Jonathan Ross joining Nvidia, along with its president and some of the startup’s staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Transfer of a right on a nonexclusive basis does not require a written agreement.

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