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For Immediate Release
Document Security Systems Announces
Second Delay in Patent Validity Decision by French Court
Court Reschedules Release of Decision to November 14, 2007
ROCHESTER, NY, October 24, 2007 - Document Security Systems, Inc. (AMEX: DMC) (“DMC”), a leader in proven, patented protection against counterfeiting and unauthorized copying, scanning and photo imaging, announced today that the Tribunal de Grande Instance de Paris, 3rd Chamber - 3rd Section of the High Court of Paris in Paris, France, has again rescheduled the release of its decision on the validity of the Company’s European Patent No 0455750B1 (the “Patent”). The judgment, which will be the outcome of a one-day hearing held on June 4, 2007, is now scheduled for November 14, 2007.
Patrick White, Chairman and CEO of Document Security Systems, commented, “The court did not provide an explanation for the delay. Management continues to work aggressively to protect the interests of our shareholders.”
On August 1, 2005, DMC filed a patent infringement suit in the European Court of First Instance (“CFI”) against the European Central Bank (“ECB”) alleging that the Euro banknotes produced by the ECB infringe DMC's the Patent. Subsequently, DMC received notice that the ECB had filed a claim to invalidity with patent courts in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Spain and Belgium. To date, the Patent has been validated in Germany, and the Company is appealing a ruling in the U.K. in which the Patent was held to be invalid. The CFI ruled on September 5, 2007 that it was not the correct venue for infringement proceedings, which has opened the door for country-by-country infringement litigation.
About Document Security Systems, Inc.
A rapidly growing security technology company, Document Security Systems is a world leader in the development of optical deterrent technologies that help prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud from the use of the most advanced scanners, copiers and imaging systems in the market. The Company’s patented and patent-pending technologies protect valuable documents and printed products from counterfeiters and identity thieves. Document Security Systems’ customers, which include international governments, major corporations and world financial institutions, use its covert and overt technologies to protect a number of applications including, but not limited to, currency, vital records, brand protection, ID cards, internet commerce, passports and gift certificates. Document Security Systems’ strategy is to become the world’s leading producer of cutting-edge security technologies for paper, plastic and electronically generated printed assets. More information about Document Security Systems can be found at its websites: www.documentsecurity.com and www.plasticprintingprofessionals.com.
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Document Security Systems Announces Second Delay in Patent Validity Decision by French Patent Court
October 24, 2007
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