CureVac SE et al v. Moderna, Inc. et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:26-cv-00475

Court:

Delaware

Nature of Suit:

Patent

Judge:

Colm F. Connolly

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  1. July 20, 2026

    Moderna Hits CureVac With Countersuit In COVID Vax Fight

    Moderna has filed a countersuit in Delaware federal court against a BioNTech subsidiary's claims that Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine infringed several patents, saying the rival biotech company was trying to "take credit" for Moderna's own innovations in mRNA vaccines.

  2. April 27, 2026

    Moderna Hit With Suit Over CureVac COVID Patents

    BioNTech subsidiary CureVac has launched a new patent infringement suit against Moderna, claiming its COVID-19 vaccine infringed a handful of patents, saying the Massachusetts-based company "exploited" its messenger RNA technology.