From late July 2021 - Dr David Martin goes over the patent filings and history of novel coronavirus, its tests and vaccines. These filings date back to the early 2000s.

https://rumble.com/vkgmd1-dr-david-martin-the-history-of-coronaviruses-and-their-vaccines.html

Many many owners.. I figure if they spread it around, they can attack by multiple vectors all at once, and the blame doesn't fall on a single figure or organization.. Which will add to confusion and inevitably delay any response against them.