💼 Legal Update: Moderna vs. Pfizer/BioNTech Patent Dispute 💼
The UK High Court has delivered a mixed verdict in the ongoing patent dispute between Moderna and its competitors, Pfizer and BioNTech.
📌 The court invalidated Moderna’s EP 3 718 565 patent but upheld the validity and infringement of EP 3 590 949. This decision requires Pfizer and BioNTech to compensate Moderna for using their patented technology after March 7, 2022. 🏆
📌 This ruling is part of a broader series of global lawsuits initiated by Moderna in 2022, covering multiple countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and the UK. The core of the dispute revolves around Moderna’s RNA technology and respiratory virus vaccine patents.
While the High Court's decision is subject to #appeal, it underscores the critical importance of protecting intellectual property in the pharmaceutical industry. Both parties have expressed intentions to appeal some aspects of the judgment.
Stay tuned for further updates as this case progresses!
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