The commercial exploitation of the different kinds of intellectual property is made in different ways, In the case of patent, the patentee may himself exploit the patent or assign his rights or license them to industrialists for a lump-sum payment or on a royalty basis.
A registered design, a copyright, a trade mark can be similarly exploited by assigning or licensing the rights to others capable of exploiting it on a royalty or lump sum basis.
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The remedies available against the infringement of different intellectual property rights bear a close resemblance. Intellectual property rights are enforced by an action for infringement of those rights before a District Court or High Court. Criminal prosecution can also possible in respect of trade mark and copyright.
The remedies available against infringement of different intellectual property rights bear a close resemblance, namely an injunction restraining either damages or an account of profits.
Criminal remedy also available against the infringer under which the person accused may be punished by imprisonment and fine. There is no criminal remedy available for infringement of patent or of a registered design.