Metrologic Accused of Patent Infringement

Metrologic Accused of Patent Infringement

BLACKWOOD, N.J., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Metrologic Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTLG) today announced that it has been served with a complaint alleging that certain of its products infringe certain patents owned by Symbol Technologies, Inc. ("Symbol"). The lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Symbol also filed a similar complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) naming certain of Metrologic's products that were recently found by an arbitrator not to be included under the parties' existing cross license agreement. Metrologic strongly believes there is no basis for these claims.

Metrologic stands firm that these products do not infringe Symbol's patents. Metrologic will vigorously defend these new allegations of patent infringement as well as pursue its ongoing claims for patent infringement and breach of contract pending against Symbol in separate actions in the U.S. District for the District of New Jersey. Moreover, Metrologic strongly believes that Symbol's patents will be found invalid by the respective courts.

About Metrologic

Metrologic Instruments, Inc. ("Metrologic" or the "Company") is a global supplier of choice for data capture and collection hardware, optical solutions, and image processing software. Metrologic has been delivering innovative, quality products that are cost effective, reliable and supported by a superior level of personal service for nearly 40 years. Metrologic products are sold worldwide through Metrologic's sales, service and distribution offices located in The Americas, EMEA and Asia/Pacific. Metrologic provides its customers not only with a great deal, but a great deal more. For more information please call 1-800-667-8400 or visit http://www.metrologic.com/.

Forward-Looking Statement

Forward-looking statements contained in this release are highly dependent upon a variety of important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward-looking statements. Specifically, the factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include: the amount and timing of any additional expenses for legal fees related to this litigation and the outcome of this litigation. When used in this release and documents referenced, the words "believes," "expects," "may," "should," "seeks," or "anticipates," and similar expressions as they relate to Metrologic or its management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. For additional factors, please see Metrologic's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Source: Metrologic Instruments, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations: Ann Anthony, Metrologic Instruments,
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