Enforcement in the Territory. Ruthigen shall have the first right, but not the obligation, to defend and enforce Oculus Patents and Joint Patents against Third Parties in the Territory and to institute, prosecute and control any action or proceeding with respect to infringement of any Oculus Patents or Joint Patents covering the use of the Development, Manufacture or Commercialization of the Product being developed or marketed in the Territory, by counsel reasonably acceptable to Oculus. Oculus shall have the right, at its own expense, to be represented in any action by counsel of its own choice. If Ruthigen fails to bring an action or proceeding or otherwise take appropriate action to xxxxx such infringement within a period of ninety (90) days of receipt of notice from Oculus requesting action, Oculus will have the right, at its own expense, to bring and control any such action or proceeding relating to Oculus Patents by counsel of its own choice, and Ruthigen will have the right to be represented in any such action by counsel of its own choice and at its own expense. If one Party brings any such action or proceeding, the other Party agrees to be joined as a party plaintiff if necessary to prosecute the action or proceeding and to give the first Party commercially reasonable assistance and authority to file and prosecute the suit. Compensatory damages awarded to Ruthigen shall be treated as Net Sales in the Territory and calendar month received, and all other damages awarded to a Party shall be retained by the Party bringing the action.
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Samples: License and Supply Agreement (Ruthigen, Inc.), License and Supply Agreement (Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc.), License and Supply Agreement (Ruthigen, Inc.)