Acacia Subsidiary Enters into License Agreement with Website Pros

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today that its
Disc Link Corporation subsidiary has entered into a license agreement
with Website Pros covering patents relating to portable storage
devices with links.

The portable storage devices with links technology generally
relates to products sold or distributed on CDs or DVDs that include a
link to retrieve additional data via the Internet.

ABOUT ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION

Acacia Research's subsidiaries develop, acquire, and license
patented technologies. Acacia Research's subsidiaries control 100
patent portfolios, which include U.S. patents and certain foreign
counterparts, covering technologies used in a wide variety of
industries.

Information about Acacia Research is available at
www.acaciatechnologies.com and www.acaciaresearch.com.

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This news release contains forward-looking statements within the
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Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon our
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future products, legislative, regulatory and competitive developments
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Acacia Research Corporation
Rob Stewart
Investor Relations
949-480-8300
Fax: 949-480-8301

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