[SJackson]

If the government holds the patents, you’re right, it’s a non issue. Or if the government has the legal ability to essentially void them in the context of their partnership with the affected companies. I haven’t seen anything that says that, but it’s quite possible.

[rb22982]

The US government effectively bought the patent when it paid 100% of the cost and guaranteed billions in profits upon a successful vaccine. The entire reason for a patent is to reward risk and failure. When there is no risk, there should be no patent.