CureVac Updates Trial Dates for Patent Litigation Against Pfizer/BioNTech

CureVac N.V. has provided new trial dates in its ongoing patent litigation against Pfizer/BioNTech in multiple regions. In the U.S., the trial is scheduled for March 3, 2025, following a settlement with Acuitas Therapeutics. This settlement led to the withdrawal of three U.S. patents from the litigation.

In Europe, litigation will proceed with a hearing on March 25, 2025, regarding the validity of EP 3 708 668 B1 by the European Patent Office. In Germany, the Düsseldorf court will hear a case on September 10, 2024, concerning the European patent EP 4 023 755 B1 and a related utility model.

In the UK, a trial began on July 10, 2024, with a decision expected later this year. This trial involves the validity and infringement of EP 3 708 668 B1 and EP 4 023 755 B1 patents.