8-K
filed March 5, 2026, 6:59 PM ET
ticker MRNA
CIK 0001682852
litigation
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Moderna settles all patent litigation with Arbutus/Genevant for $950M upfront, up to $1.3B contingent
Moderna, Inc.
- Moderna to pay $950M noncontingent lump sum by July 8, 2026 to resolve worldwide patent litigation over Spikevax and mRESVIA.
- Additional $1.3B contingent payment due if Moderna loses appeal on Section 1498 government contractor defense at Federal Circuit.
- Settlement includes fully paid-up, royalty-free license for Moderna's infectious disease vaccines using SM-102 LNP (Spikevax, mNEXSPIKE, mRESVIA, future pipeline).
- Moderna may appeal Section 1498 issue; if partially successful, prorated amount of $1.3B may be due; if fully successful, no further payment.
- Agreement provides mutual releases and dismissals of all pending claims in U.S. and international litigation.
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