BioNTech SE v. ModernaTX, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: BioNTech SE
Defendant: ModernaTX, Inc., Moderna, Inc. and Moderna US, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2026cv00183
Filed: February 19, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Gregory B Williams
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. ยง 1 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 26, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Ernest Yakob, Arlene L. Chow & Jennifer Esch for BioNTech SE added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk)
March 20, 2026 CORRECTING ENTRY: Pro Hac Entry removed; filed in error. (oam)
March 19, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Ramya Sri Vallabhaneni for BioNTech SE added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk)
March 12, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Arlene Chow, Ernest Yakob, Ramya Vallabhaneni, and Jennifer Judson Esch filed by BioNTech SE. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 3/12/2026. (lnb)
March 11, 2026 Filing 11 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Arlene Chow, Ernest Yakob, Ramya Vallabhaneni, and Jennifer Judson Esch. ( re #10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Arlene Chow, Ernest Yakob, Ramya Vallabhaneni, and Jennifer Judson Esch )( Payment of $ 200, receipt number ADEDC-4920692).(Joyce, Alexandra)
March 11, 2026 Filing 10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Arlene Chow, Ernest Yakob, Ramya Vallabhaneni, and Jennifer Judson Esch - filed by BioNTech SE. (Joyce, Alexandra)
February 27, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #9 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to 6/10/2026 filed by Moderna, Inc., Moderna US, Inc., ModernaTX, Inc. Reset Answer Deadlines: All Defendants. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 2/27/2026. (lnb)
February 26, 2026 Filing 9 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to 6/10/2026 - filed by Moderna US, Inc., Moderna, Inc., ModernaTX, Inc.. (Farnan, Michael)
February 25, 2026 Case Assigned to Judge Gregory B. Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
February 19, 2026 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by BioNTech SE.ModernaTX, Inc. served on 2/19/2026, answer due 3/12/2026. (Joyce, Alexandra)
February 19, 2026 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by BioNTech SE.Moderna US, Inc. served on 2/19/2026, answer due 3/12/2026. (Joyce, Alexandra)
February 19, 2026 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by BioNTech SE.Moderna, Inc. served on 2/19/2026, answer due 3/12/2026. (Joyce, Alexandra)
February 19, 2026 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Moderna US, Inc. on 2/19/2026; Moderna, Inc. on 2/19/2026; ModernaTX, Inc. on 2/19/2026. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued Moderna US Inc., #2 Summons Issued ModernaTX Inc.)(slk)
February 19, 2026 Filing 4 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by BioNTech SE. (slk)
February 19, 2026 Filing 3 Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 12,133,899. (slk)
February 19, 2026 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (slk)
February 19, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against Moderna US, Inc., Moderna, Inc., ModernaTX, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4903912) - filed by BioNTech SE. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-13, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(slk)

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Plaintiff: BioNTech SE
Represented By: Alexandra M. Joyce
Represented By: Daniel M. Silver
Represented By: Ramya Sri Vallabhaneni
Represented By: Jennifer Esch
Represented By: Ernest Yakob
Represented By: Arlene L. Chow
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Defendant: ModernaTX, Inc.
Represented By: Michael J. Farnan
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Defendant: Moderna, Inc.
Represented By: Michael J. Farnan
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