Navidea Biopharmaceuticals Awarded New US Patent for NAV5001

Navidea Biopharmaceuticals NAVB today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a new patent covering the formulation of the Company's radiolabeled dopamine transporter (DAT) receptor ligand, NAV5001, used with SPECT imaging for potential differential diagnosis of Parkinsonian Syndromes and Dementia with Lewy Bodies. The patent (8,574,545) is set to expire in 2031. The new U.S. patent, “Labeled Iodinated Tropane Formulation,” extends the scope and longevity of the NAV5001 intellectual property (IP) portfolio. The high concentration formulation protected by this patent may afford greater commercial flexibility and manufacturing efficiency to optimize distribution. Navidea anticipates commencing See full press release