16ESecretary's powers in relation to intellectual property

16E Secretary's powers in relation to intellectual property The Secretary may, on behalf of the Crown— (a) acquire (whether by creation, lease, licence, receiving the assignment or grant of, or otherwise), hold, accept as security, or otherwise deal with any intellectual property right (for example, a trade mark, patent, design, copyright (including an associated moral right), plant breeder's right, circuit layout right, trade secret, or right arising from confidential information); (b) assign, grant, lease, licence, sell or dispose of, any intellectual property right; (c) seek any remedy in relation to, or do anything necessary to enforce, protect, maintain, register or exploit, any intellectual property right; (d) seek any remedy in relation to, or do anything necessary to enforce, protect, maintain, register or exploit any Crown copyright.