Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech over Covid vaccine

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Moderna filed lawsuits against Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging their Comirnaty Covid-19 vaccine infringes on Moderna's foundational mRNA technology patents.
Moderna asserts that Pfizer and BioNTech copied its patented technology, developed between 2010 and 2016, without obtaining permission or a commercial license.
Both Pfizer and BioNTech vehemently deny the patent infringement allegations, affirming their vaccine development is original and pledging a vigorous legal defense.
The lawsuits, filed in the US and Germany, aim for a commercially reasonable license for the technology, not to halt sales or remove the rival vaccine from the market.
Moderna's legal action marks a shift from its initial pledge not to enforce Covid-19-related patents during the pandemic, now expecting respect for its intellectual property rights.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.