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21 May 2024NewsBiotechnologyMarisa Woutersen

Moderna prevails in COVID-19 vaccine row at EPO

Despite attempts by Pfizer and BioNTech to invalidate the patent, the ruling strengthens Moderna’s position in ongoing global litigation | Pfizer is considering an appeal, while BioNTech remains steadfast in defending its innovations.

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16 May 2024 As the company challenges Pfizer and BioNTech over COVID-19 vaccine patents, issues over the enforceability of pledges made during the pandemic may make pharma think twice in future, finds Marisa Woutersen.

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Moderna’s COVID-19 pledge dilemma

16 May 2024 As the company challenges Pfizer and BioNTech over COVID-19 vaccine patents, issues over the enforceability of pledges made during the pandemic may make pharma think twice in future, finds Marisa Woutersen.

Pfizer must hand over COVID-19 vaccine knowledge

19 September 2023 Moderna alleges that rivals’ vaccine infringes patents filed covering a foundational mRNA technology | Big pharma firm must “specifically describe” awareness of Moderna's work in the mRNA vaccine sphere before the end of the month.

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Moderna’s COVID-19 pledge dilemma

16 May 2024 As the company challenges Pfizer and BioNTech over COVID-19 vaccine patents, issues over the enforceability of pledges made during the pandemic may make pharma think twice in future, finds Marisa Woutersen.

Pfizer must hand over COVID-19 vaccine knowledge

19 September 2023 Moderna alleges that rivals’ vaccine infringes patents filed covering a foundational mRNA technology | Big pharma firm must “specifically describe” awareness of Moderna's work in the mRNA vaccine sphere before the end of the month.

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