Are Regeneron And Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Products Covered By Patent Safe Harbor?
Executive Summary
Allele claims Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody cocktail and Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine infringe its fluorescent protein patent. Regeneron asks court to toss suit against it, arguing use of protein for FDA submission is protected. A different court denied Pfizer/BioNTech’s motion to dismiss similar suit.
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