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>.... are these PCT patent applications of patents already granted in the US?<

Good question! I'll do some research -

From the MNTA site -

Over 100 patents give Momenta a strong proprietary position.
Momenta possesses a strong intellectual property position around our characterization platform. We license or own a total of over 100 patents and patent applications. Our patent portfolio includes claims covering:

•methods and technologies for characterizing sugars;
•the use of certain enzymes and reagents that specifically recognize polysaccharides in the characterization of sugars;
•methods and technologies for chemical and metabolic synthesis of sugars;
•the composition of matter of certain novel low-molecular-weight herapins (LMWHs), including M118, and heparinase variants;
•methods to produce and identify sugars associated with glycoproteins;
•methods to analyze and monitor glycoprotein profiles for purposes associated with the diagnosis, staging, prognosis and monitoring of cancer; and
•methods for the in vivo non-invasive delivery of sugars.
We also rely on trade secrets, know-how, continuing technological innovation and in-licensing opportunities to develop and maintain our proprietary position.

http://www.momentapharma.com/technology/patents.html