How do the rights of a patent holder under the Indian Patents Act, 1970 compare to those under the U.S. Patent Act?
Both the Indian and U.S. Patent Acts grant exclusive rights to the patent holder. However, India does not grant patents for software and business methods, while the U.S. does. Compulsory licensing provisions are also stricter in India. In both countries, patent infringement can lead to civil action but not criminal penalties.