THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA v. BIONTECH SE et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:24-cv-03801

Court:

Pennsylvania Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Contract: Other

Judge:

KAI N. SCOTT

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