Itemfringed

Itemfringed is a term used in the context of intellectual property law, particularly in the United States, to describe a situation where a product infringes upon a patent, trademark, or copyright. The term is derived from the legal concept of "fringe benefits," which refers to the additional benefits or advantages that a product provides beyond its primary function. When a product infringes upon an intellectual property right, it may also provide fringe benefits that are not protected by the intellectual property owner's rights.

For example, if a company produces a product that infringes upon a patent, the patent holder may be able to recover damages for the infringement, but they may also be able to recover damages for any fringe benefits that the infringing product provides. This is because the infringing product may provide additional benefits that are not protected by the patent, such as improved performance or a different design.

Itemfringed is an important concept in intellectual property law because it allows intellectual property owners to protect their rights while also allowing consumers to benefit from the innovations and improvements that are made in the marketplace. However, it is also a complex and controversial area of law, with many legal and practical issues that are still being debated and resolved.