Patent lanscape analisys of mRNA Covid-19 vaccine technology: examining the role of biotech companies, public research and universities

Valerio Sterzi, Fabio Montobbio and Gabriele Pelligrino
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Valerio Sterzi: BSE - Bordeaux sciences économiques - UB - Université de Bordeaux - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement
Gabriele Pelligrino: Catholic University of Milan - Catholic University of Milan

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Abstract: This chapter analyzes the patent landscape of the mRNA Covid-19 vaccine technology. It shows the growth of patents in this field, the share of patents held by various biotechnological companies and the important role of universities and research centers. This chapter also provides initial evidence regarding the growth of patent litigation cases and infringement actions caused by the start of large-scale production. The chapter discusses two critical issues. (1) The role of university patents and the link between scientific research in universities and public research centers and the commercialization and development of the final products. (2) The fragmentation of intellectual property and how, in these circumstances, it could increase transaction costs and barriers to entry.

Keywords: Covid-19 vaccines; Innovation; Intellectual property rights; Patents (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-09-12
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Published in HANDBOOK OF INNOVATION AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: evolving, Edward Elgar Publishing, pp.417-439, 2024, Economics 2024, 9781800880627. ⟨10.4337/9781800880627.00034⟩

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DOI: 10.4337/9781800880627.00034

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