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Patent: 11,045,540

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Summary for Patent: 11,045,540

Title:	Varicella zoster virus (VZV) vaccine
Abstract:	Aspects of the disclosure relate to nucleic acid vaccines. The vaccines include at least one RNA polynucleotides having an open reading frame encoding at least one varicella zoster virus (VZV) antigen. Methods for preparing and using such vaccines are also described.
Inventor(s):	Giuseppe Ciaramella
Assignee:	ModernaTx Inc
Application Number:	US16/494,162
Patent Claims:	see list of patent claims

Details for Patent 11,045,540

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Applicant	Tradename	Biologic Ingredient	Dosage Form	BLA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Expiredate
Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc	PROQUAD	measles, mumps, rubella and varicella virus vaccine live	For Injection	125108	September 06, 2005	11,045,540	2038-03-15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc	PROQUAD	measles, mumps, rubella and varicella virus vaccine live	For Injection	125108	February 27, 2023	11,045,540	2038-03-15
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International Patent Family for US Patent 11,045,540

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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	2018170270	⤷ Start Trial
United States of America	2025041407	⤷ Start Trial
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United States of America	2020069793	⤷ Start Trial
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