Bayer's Legal Battle Over mRNA Technology: A COVID-19 Vaccine Controversy
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 2:08 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Bayer has filed patent infringement lawsuits against COVID-19 vaccine makers Pfizer, BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. The company claims these firms misused mRNA technology pioneered by Monsanto in the 1980s, originally for crops. While seeking damages, Bayer does not aim to halt vaccine production.
