Multiple entities have developed and patented COVID-19 vaccines. The following are some of the companies and organizations that have developed and patented COVID-19 vaccines:
- Pfizer/BioNTech: Pfizer and BioNTech jointly developed a COVID-19 vaccine called Comirnaty. They were granted patents for the vaccine in various countries, including the United States, European Union, and other countries.
- Moderna: Moderna developed a COVID-19 vaccine called mRNA-1273. They were granted patents for the vaccine in various countries, including the United States and other countries.
- AstraZeneca: AstraZeneca developed a COVID-19 vaccine called AZD1222 (also known as the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine). They were granted patents for the vaccine in various countries, including the United States and other countries.
- Johnson & Johnson: Johnson & Johnson developed a COVID-19 vaccine called Janssen. They were granted patents for the vaccine in various countries, including the United States and other countries.
It’s important to note that while patents protect the intellectual property of the vaccine developers, the development of COVID-19 vaccines has also involved significant contributions from academic and government researchers, as well as funding from various sources. The distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines is subject to various regulatory requirements and may be subject to licenses or agreements between the patent holders and other parties.