In COVID-19 Vaccine Case, Federal Judge Says Patent Preambles Must Be Considered

(August 13, 2024, 10:44 AM EDT) -- WILMINGTON, Del. — The term “vaccine” within the preamble of a patent that was allegedly infringed upon by the manufacturing of various COVID-19 vaccines is a limitation of the patent’s claims because the term describes the intended use of the patent itself, a Delaware federal judge found in issuing a claim construction order interpreting the patent at issue....