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The patent EP3853305 was granted to Moderna on Oct 2, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 19, 2019 under application number EP19782825A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIONTECH | Jul 2, 2025 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
| LANYON OPPOSITIONS | Jul 2, 2025 | PINSENT MASONS | ADMISSIBLE |
| MAIWALD | Jul 2, 2025 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
| STRAWMAN | Jul 2, 2025 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
| ETHERNA IMMUNOTHERAPIES | Jun 27, 2025 | ARNOLD & SIEDSMA | ADMISSIBLE |
| SANOFI | Jun 24, 2025 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
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