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Profile:Digimarc Corporation is a provider of patented digital watermarking technologies that allow imperceptible digital code to be embedded in the printed or digital versions of media content, such as commercial and consumer photographs, movies, music, magazine advertisements, catalogs, product packages and valuable documents, including identification documents, financial instruments and event tickets. In addition to a code that can be embedded within various types of media content, the Company`s technologies include reader software, which, as a resident application on personal computers (PCs) and other devices, enables the recognition of these embedded codes.


http://www.digimarc.com
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Philips and Digimarc Extend Watermarking Licensing Agreement to Audio Applications and Consumer Video Applications
Thursday February 13, 5:00 am ET


EINDHOVEN, Netherlands & TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2003--Royal Philips Electronics (AEX:PHI)(NYSE:PHG - News) and Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News) announced today that they have signed a new agreement that extends the licensing of Digimarc`s digital watermarking patents to now include audio applications as well as a broader range of video applications.
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The new non-exclusive agreement now covers video and audio applications in professional, governmental and consumer markets, thus expanding the scope of applications and market opportunities of both companies` activities in digital watermarking.

Digimarc, with headquarters in Tualatin, OR, USA, first signed a digital watermarking licensing agreement with Philips in April 2001 to support deployment of Philips` WaterCast(TM) digital video watermarking system. This agreement was extended in September 2001 to license additional applications to Philips and expand development and co-marketing activities. Since then, jointly developed solutions have included video copyright communication, forensic tracking, asset management and remote triggering applications. The latest agreement extends applications to the audio domain.

Commenting on the new agreement, Ronald Maandonks, business manager, Content Identification at Philips, said: "It is increasingly important to be able to accurately identify content through the use of digital watermarking. The expansion of the licensing agreement with Digimarc confirms our respective leading positions in digital watermarking technology. Philips was the first company to offer digital watermarking applications in both video and audio, and we are therefore delighted that we and Digimarc can look forward to expanding our activities together in these markets."

Reed Stager, vice president, Digimarc Global Licensing, added: "Extending our cooperation with Philips reflects the recent increase in commercial interest and use of digital watermarking, and Philips is continuing to develop and drive innovative new audio and video products and services into the market."

Since the introduction of the first WaterCast commercial solutions at IBC2000 in Amsterdam, Philips and its partners have successfully deployed the system to monitor broadcast content in a number of countries in most regions of the world.

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Ore., is the leading provider of digital watermarking components and technologies used in a wide range of security, identification and brand protection applications.

Digimarc ID Systems LLC, based in Burlington, Mass., and a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc, is a leading global provider of secure and durable personal identification solutions, and is the leading producer of drivers licenses in the U.S., providing systems and services to 35 states. Internationally, Digimarc ID Systems produces identification documents for governments around the world.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 83 issued U.S. patents with more than 1,800 claims, and more than 350 pending applications for U.S. patents, in digital watermarking, secure personal identification and related technologies. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

About Philips

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands is one of the world`s biggest electronics companies and Europe`s largest, with sales of EUR 31.8 billion in 2002. It is a global leader in color television sets, lighting, electric shavers, medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, and one-chip TV products. Its 170,000 employees in more than 60 countries are active in the areas of lighting, consumer electronics, domestic appliances, components, semiconductors, and medical systems. Philips is quoted on the NYSE (symbol:PHG), London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and other stock exchanges. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaims any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Digimarc ID Systems Wins Vermont DMV Business
Tuesday March 4, 5:00 am ET
Vermont Selects Incumbent Supplier Digimarc ID Systems for Another Multi-Year Contract


BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2003--Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News), today announced that the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles has selected the company to supply the state with a new-generation digital licensing system under a four-year contract with two annual renewal options.
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Under the new contract, Digimarc ID Systems will deliver upgrades to the state`s innovative digital license system, including higher levels of security - not only for Vermont`s driver and state identification cards but also for the overall system. The new system will provide expanded capabilities to increase productivity and to manage driver license data, and will also exploit Digimarc`s advanced image capture technology to provide improved image qualities.

Vermont`s investment in an enhanced digital licensing system will allow the DMV to further improve the license renewal process and decrease waiting times for Vermont residents by providing easy access to data stored in a secure database and eliminating duplicate entry of customer information. This will speed the processing and improve the security of the more than 140,000 driver licenses and identification cards that Vermont issues each year at its 11 locations around the state, including one mobile issuing station.

"We are pleased to be continuing our working relationship with Digimarc ID Systems, and look forward to adding enhancements to our existing advanced digital license system. The implementation of upgrades to this system will provide us with faster turnaround times, which will in turn improve the quality of service we offer our citizens. Furthermore, the new system will allow for better security features on our identification documents," said Bonnie Rutledge, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles. "We will also have a new look for our drivers` licenses, and will issue age-specific horizontal and vertical drivers` licenses as a means to help combat the serious issue of underage drinking."

"Our team has built a strong partnership with Vermont over the past eight years, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to leverage our experience to assist the state in deploying one of the most secure and easy to use digital license systems in the world," said Paul Gifford, president of Digimarc.

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Ore., is the leading provider of digital watermarking components and technologies used in a wide range of security, identification and brand protection applications.

Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, based in Burlington, Mass., and a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc, is a leading global provider of secure and durable personal identification solutions. It is the leading producer of driver`s licenses in the U.S. providing systems and services to 35 states. Internationally, Digimarc ID Systems produces identification documents for more than 65 governments around the world.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 86 issued U.S. patents with more than 1,800 claims, and more than 350 pending applications for U.S. patents, in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Digimarc Public Relations
Leslie Constans, 503/495-4568
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Mizuha Nakajima, 503/997-6045
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British Library to Deploy Digimarc Watermarking Products
Wednesday March 12, 5:00 am ET


TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 2003--Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News), the leading supplier of digital watermarking technologies and a leader in secure personal identification systems, today announced that the British Library will use Digimarc`s ImageBridge software to facilitate management of thousands of image assets and help future identification of images owned by the British Library.
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The British Library will use ImageBridge to incorporate digital watermarks in online images and other digital assets created for a new web-based project, providing an easy and economical means to communicate rights ownership and promote e-commerce.

"Our vision is to bring key British Library collections to everyone -- at work, school, college or home," said Richard Boulderstone, director of eStrategy at the British Library. "With Digimarc`s technology, we will have the ability to share our unique treasures while ensuring future identification and appropriate use."

When the watermarked image is opened with a Digimarc-enabled image application, the viewer will be automatically linked to further information on that image, including copyright, licensing requirements and purchasing opportunities. The British Library will also deploy the Digimarc MarcSpider image tracking service to monitor the use of its digitally watermarked images as they appear on the Internet to identify possible copyright infringements.

"The British Library`s collections are unique in their breadth, depth and quality, and we are excited that they have selected Digimarc`s technology to help protect a major collection of digitized items from this vast resource," said Bruce Davis, Digimarc chairman and CEO. "We look forward to working with the British Library to enhance its services and offerings, and further drive the adoption of digital watermarking on a global scale as the standard for digital images."

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Ore., is the leading provider of digital watermarking components and technologies used in a wide range of security, identification and brand protection applications.

Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, based in Bedford, Mass., and a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc, is a leading global provider of secure and durable personal identification solutions, and is the leading producer of drivers licenses in the U.S., providing systems and services to 35 states. Internationally, Digimarc ID Systems produces identification documents for governments around the world.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 86 issued U.S. patents with more than 1,800 claims, and more than 350 pending applications for U.S. patents, in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

About the British Library

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world`s greatest research libraries. It provides world-class information services to the academic, business, research and scientific communities and offers unparalleled access to the world`s largest and most comprehensive research collection. The Library`s collection has developed over 250 years and exceeds 150 million separate items representing every age of written civilisation. It includes: books, journals, manuscripts, maps, stamps, music, patents, newspapers and sound recordings in all written and spoken languages. Further information is available on the Library`s website at www.bl.uk.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaims any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Digimarc Public Relations
Leslie Constans, 503/495-4568
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Revolution Public Relations for Digimarc
Mizuha Nakajima, 503/997-6045
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Workbookstock and Digimarc Identify Unauthorized Use of Copyrighted Images Via First-of-Its-Kind Image Tracking System
Monday March 17, 9:08 am ET
Digital Watermarking and Web Crawling Technology Enables Image Provider to Track and Identify Intellectual Property of Contributors


LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2003-- In a stock image industry first, Workbookstock (www.workbookstock.com), a supplier of high-end, rights-managed stock images to art buyers throughout the advertising and communications industries, announced today that it has successfully tracked down and identified the use of several unauthorized, copyrighted images on the Web using proprietary technology it licensed from Digimarc Corporation (www.digimarc.com). Application of this technology was developed jointly with Workbookstock and designed to meet their very specific electronic imaging challenges.
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"The Internet has been a great tool for advancing the use of stock imagery," said Alexis Scott, publisher, Workbook & Company. "However, it`s also made it easier than ever to `borrow` images and replicate them for unauthorized use. We owe it to our contributors to protect their copyrighted work -- it`s how we do business."

Workbookstock was launched by Workbook & Company, publisher of the Workbook and an array of other widely used graphic arts resources, as a commercial stock image Web site, and in less than two years has become a primary source of rights-managed stock images for art buyers. Contributors from around the world provide images for commercial use to Workbookstock, which, in turn, makes rights-managed images available to buyers and users of art for their commercial applications. To protect the intellectual property and potential earnings of its contributors, Workbookstock implemented technology that tracks copyrighted images downloaded from their site via application of digital watermarks thereby ensuring that images appearing on the Web were used appropriately and that contributors were being compensated for their work product.

"We were looking for a way to monitor the images that we host and to prevent their unauthorized use," said Doug Dawirs, director, Online Services, Workbook & Company. "Therefore, we worked with Digimarc to tailor their watermarking and tracking technology to our needs," he said.

Workbookstock`s success in locating infringed images is facilitated by use of Digimarc`s ImageBridge Pro(TM) technology, which dynamically watermarks images with transaction specific data. Workbookstock uses this information to identify the image, the date and time it was downloaded and who did the downloading.

Once the images are marked, Digimarc`s MarcSpider(TM) technology is used to track and locate the images on the Web. This image-tracking technology works by continually crawling the Web searching for digitally watermarked images and reporting results back to Workbookstock enabling the company to identify potential copyright infringements. In the majority of cases so far, users who have infringed on the copyrights of Workbookstock contributors have received cease and desist letters; the company intends to litigate those who won`t comply with the copyright laws.

"We`re pleased to be able to support Workbookstock`s efforts to communicate the copyrights of its image contributors and, ultimately, to help deter unauthorized use of those images as they are distributed electronically," said Larry Trevarthen, director of segment marketing for commercial imagery, Digimarc Corporation.

About Workbookstock

Workbookstock brings together a dynamic collection of stock images into a user-driven Web site offering art buyers and stock users access to a broad array of high-quality, sophisticated rights-managed stock imagery for commercial use. For images or more information go to: www.workbookstock.com

Workbookstock.com was launched in November 2001 by Workbook & Company, producer of the most widely used graphic arts resources available today including: Workbook/Photography, Workbook/Illustration, Workbook Directory of Creative Talent & Services, Workbook Single Image, Workbook Framed, Workbook Lists, Workbook Online Portfolios, workbook.com and workbookstock.com. Workbook & Company is headquartered in Los Angeles and has offices in New York and Chicago.

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Ore., is the leading provider of digital watermarking components and technologies used in a wide range of security, identification and brand protection applications. Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, based in Burlington, Mass., and a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc, is a leading global provider of secure and durable personal identification solutions. It is the leading producer of driver`s licenses in the U.S., providing systems and services to 35 states. Internationally, Digimarc ID Systems produces identification documents for more than 65 governments around the world.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 83 issued U.S. patents with more than 1,800 claims, and more than 350 pending applications for U.S. patents, in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.



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Digimarc Announces Best Paper Award for Innovative Research in Digital Watermarking Industry
Friday March 28, 5:01 am ET
Ryuki Tachibana of IBM Japan Ltd. Receives Award for Research in Audio Watermarking


TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2003--Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News) today announced that the digital watermarking industry has recognized Ryuki Tachibana of IBM Japan Ltd. with the "Best Paper Award" for his work in audio watermarking.
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The award is presented as part of the first industry-wide showcase on digital watermarking technology that took place during the 2003 SPIE Security and Watermarking of Multimedia Contents V Conference in January in Santa Clara, Calif.

Tachibana`s winning paper explores the use of audio watermarking during live performances. He will be presented his award at the second annual digital watermarking industry gathering planned in conjunction with next year`s SPIE conference. At this year`s first industry gathering, companies such as Activated Content, Alpvision, Corbis, Digibits, Digimarc, Digitreal, Fraunhofer, Macrovision, Teletrax, Philips, Sealtronics, Univ. of Rochester, and Verance demonstrated their respective technologies to showcase the progress of digital watermarking research and development and its critical role in the future of the digital economy.

The selection committee for the Best Paper Award includes Adnan Alattar, Ph.D, Digimarc; Prof. Edward J. Delp, Purdue University; Ton Kalker, Ph.D, Phillips Research, Netherlands; Prof. Nasir D. Memon, Polytechnic University; and Prof. Benoit M. Macq, University Catholique de Louvain, Belgium.

"The idea of mixing the watermark signal and the host audio signal in the air to allow for digital watermarking of live performances is a compelling and original idea, and Mr. Tachibana presented it in a very clear and interesting way," said Adnan Alattar, the chair of the "Best Paper Award" selection committee and a senior researcher at Digimarc. "This idea extends the application of digital watermarking from pre-recorded audio files to live performances in concert halls."

Six papers were nominated for the award by the chair of each digital watermarking-related session of the SPIE conference. The selection committee evaluated the papers for their originality, clarity and potential impact on the field of digital watermarking.

The six nominated papers included:

"Audio watermarking for live performance," Ryuki Tachibana, IBM Japan, Ltd.
"Capacity bounds and code constructions for reversible data-hiding," T. Kalker and F.M. Willems, Philips Research Eindhoven and Technische University Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
"Visible encryption: using paper as a secure channel," Fernando Perez-Gonzalez and N. Degara-Quintela, University de Vigo, Spain.
"Multi-resolution binary image embedding," Ping Wah Wong, Dzap LLC.
"Robust watermarking of digital video/movie using semantic redundancy," Xiaol Wu, McMaster University, Canada.
"Autocorrelation function-based watermarking with side information," C. H. Lee, H. K. Lee, and Y. Suh, Korea Advanced Institution of Science and Technology, South Korea Electronic and Telecommunications Research Institute, South Korea.
About Digimarc

Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Ore., is the leading provider of digital watermarking components and technologies used in a wide range of security, identification and brand protection applications.

Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, based in Burlington, Mass., and a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc, is a leading global provider of secure and durable personal identification solutions, and is the leading producer of drivers licenses in the U.S., providing systems and services to 35 states. Internationally, Digimarc ID Systems produces identification documents for governments around the world.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 88 issued U.S. patents with more than 1,800 claims, and more than 350 pending applications for U.S. patents, in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Contact:
Digimarc Public Relations
Leslie Constans, 503/495-4568
[e-mail]
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Revolution Public Relations for Digimarc
Mizuha Nakajima, 503/997-6045
[e-mail]



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Government Study Demonstrates Leading Performance for Facial Technology Offered in Digimarc Identity Verification Solutions
Wednesday April 2, 5:00 am ET


BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2003--Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News), today announced that the facial recognition technology Digimarc sources for drivers license applications in North America, FaceIt®, was a top performer according to the recent Facial Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) 2002 sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
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FaceIt® technology is developed by Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX - News), the world`s leading multi-biometric security technology company.

NIST evaluated 14 facial recognition products based on the analysis of 121,589 images of 37,437 people in three large-scale, real-world application areas: verification, identification and watch list recognition performance. In all cases, Identix technology ranked among the top 3.

For large-scale database searching -- the tests most relevant to DMV applications that seek to eliminate duplicate registrations and identity fraud -- Identix performed at over 70 percent, while most of the other participants performed at less than 40%. For verification applications, which are used to verify whether the identity of a person matches that shown on an identity document, Identix performed at over 90% correct (with false accept rates of 1 in 100), again dramatically exceeding the performance of the majority of the other participants.

"We are very pleased with the results of the FRVT, as it validates and demonstrates the accuracy and performance of our identity verification solutions," said Paul Gifford, Digimarc President. "Our strategic alliance with Identix allows Digimarc to offer an industry leading biometric capability, with proven accuracy and scalability, for a range of drivers license, law enforcement and security applications. Our strategy of using the best-of-breed biometrics technologies, unlike other vendors who are locked into specific algorithms, allows us to offer the best overall value and performance to our customers. The bottom line is that we offer issuers and users of identity documents solutions that are able to detect and prevent a higher percentage of attempted identity frauds than our competitors."

Digimarc ID Systems is the supplier of Identix`s FaceIt® facial recognition technology for drivers licenses in North America. FRVT 2002, administered in July and August of 2002, was co-sponsored by the Counterdrug Technology Development Program Office, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NAVSEA).

Identix is the only FRVT 2002 vendor selected to participate in DARPA`s multi-year Human ID at a Distance program. The Company has also been a past recipient of competitive contract awards from the National Institute of Justice and other government agencies. Its FaceIt technology is the most widely deployed, covering a broad range of applications including law enforcement, surveillance, and identification (i.e., driver license, voter registration) solutions. The most recent state to adopt Digimarc`s biometric solution with integrated FaceIt technology is Colorado, where driver`s license applicants are compared with the 10 million records on file to identify possible duplicates and aid in the investigation of driver license identity fraud.

Further information on the FRVT results can be accessed at http://www.shareholder.com/identix/ReleaseDetail.cfm?Release…

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Ore., is the leading provider of digital watermarking components and technologies used in a wide range of security, identification and brand protection applications.

Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, based in Bedford, Mass., and a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc, is a leading global provider of secure and durable personal identification solutions, and is the leading producer of drivers licenses in the U.S., providing systems and services to 35 states. Internationally, Digimarc ID Systems produces identification documents for governments around the world.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 89 issued U.S. patents with more than 1,800 claims, and more than 350 pending applications for U.S. patents, in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

About Identix

Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX - News), which merged with Visionics Corporation in June 2002, is the world`s leading multi-biometric security technology Company. The Company`s broad range of fingerprint and facial recognition technology offerings empower the identification of individuals who wish to gain access to information or facilities, conduct transactions and obtain IDs. Additionally, the Company`s products and solution offerings can help identify those who perpetrate fraud and otherwise pose a threat to public safety. Identix` products serve a broad range of industries and market segments -- most notably, government and law enforcement, aviation, financial, healthcare and corporate enterprise. In addition, the Company`s wholly owned subsidiary, Identix Public Sector, Inc. provides project management and facilities engineering services to the government sector.

Identix and FaceIt are trademarks or registered trademarks of Identix Incorporated in the United States and other countries.

More information on Identix can be accessed via the Company web site at http://www.identix.com.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Digimarc Public Relations
Leslie Constans, 503/495-4568
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Revolution Public Relations for Digimarc
Mizuha Nakajima, 503/997-6045
[e-mail]
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Identix Incorporated
Frances Zelazny, 201/332-9213 x205
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New Jersey MVC Takes the Lead in Driver License Security as First State to Adopt Digimarc Digital Watermarking
Monday April 21, 4:31 pm ET
Digimarc ID Systems wins New Jersey contract with state-of-the-art security features and technology


BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2003-- Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News), today announced that it will supply the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) with a highly secure digital driver license system that includes digital watermarking and other covert and forensic security features over a three-year contract period.
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Under the contract, which supports a major overhaul of the state`s existing card design and issuing system, Digimarc ID Systems is providing digital image capture systems, software and over-the-counter printers to support New Jersey`s more than 45 driver license issuing locations. The new state-of-the-art digital drivers license system incorporates Digimarc`s industry leading digital camera system and Find-a-Face software for superior image quality and ease of use for the operators.

Digimarc ID Systems will also be an integral partner in the design of the State`s image repository as well as in the re-design of the card itself, which will include multiple overt, covert and forensic tracking security features not currently found in the New Jersey license. The New Jersey driver license system will support the issuance of approximately 2 million driver license and identification documents a year and is expected to be among the most advanced and secure in the U.S.

"By adopting digital watermarking, together with a number of other advanced security technologies, New Jersey is taking the lead in the security of state-issued identity documents," said Paul Gifford, Digimarc`s president and COO. "We look forward to partnering with New Jersey as it becomes a model for their use of advanced digital driver license technology in promoting public safety and national security."

"Increasing driver license security through the most innovative security features and improving the system that issues our driver license are big parts of the commitment we have made to providing our citizens a new level of customer service and achieving a more secure card," said Adel Ebeid, Director of Technology, Motor Vehicles Commission. "We are excited to be partnering with Digimarc ID Systems to meet both of these important goals."

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Ore., is the leading provider of digital watermarking components and technologies used in a wide range of security, identification and brand protection applications.

Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, based in Burlington, Mass., and a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc, is a leading global provider of secure and durable personal identification solutions, and is the leading producer of drivers licenses in the U.S., providing systems and services to 33 states. Internationally, Digimarc ID Systems produces identification documents for governments around the world.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 95 issued U.S. patents with more than 1,800 claims, and more than 350 pending applications for U.S. patents, in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Digimarc Reports First Profitable Quarter As A Public Company
Tuesday April 22, 4:19 pm ET


PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2003--Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News), the leading supplier of digital watermarking technologies and a leader in secure personal identification systems, today announced total revenues of $21.7 million and net income of $29,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2003.
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This marked the company`s first profitable quarter as a public company, culminating five consecutive quarters of continuous improvement in financial and operating performance.

Total revenues for the first quarter of 2003 were $21.7 million, up $3.2 million or 18% from the $18.5 million reported in the comparable period of 2002. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2003 were $0.00 based on 17.66 million weighted average shares outstanding for the quarter (basic) and 18.35 million weighted average shares outstanding for the quarter (diluted). This compares with basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.24 based on 17.11 million weighted average shares for the comparable period of 2002.

"Our financial performance for the quarter was solid with a 4% sequential growth in total revenues from last quarter and modest profits," said E.K. Ranjit, Digimarc CFO. "Both revenues and profits were within our guidance for the quarter, and our profitability this quarter marks a major milestone for Digimarc as a public company. In addition, gross profit at 45% of total revenues exceeded our expectations. The improvement in gross profit was primarily driven by a favorable product mix and our continuing efforts to improve operating efficiencies."

Digimarc Chairman and CEO Bruce Davis said: "Our success in the quarter was primarily the result of continuing performance improvements in our ID Systems business, where the team delivered sequential growth in revenues, improved margins, and lower costs." Davis continued, "ID Systems` exceptional performance not only drove financial results but also the adoption of digital watermarking technology. Yesterday, the State of New Jersey announced the award of its new digital driver license system contract to Digimarc, and announced that it is the first state to incorporate digital watermarking into its licenses for enhanced security. This is a landmark event in our initiative to foster broad adoption of digital watermarking in the field of secure personal identification systems."

Business Outlook

The following statements concerning projections of future financial performance are based on current expectations. These statements are forward-looking, subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. These statements do not include the potential impact of any investments outside the ordinary course of business or mergers and acquisitions. Continuing uncertainty in global economic conditions makes it particularly difficult to predict product demand and other related matters.

Digimarc estimates that second quarter 2003 total revenues will be in the range of $21.2 million to $22.0 million. Revenues are highly dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, general economic conditions, the company`s ability to predict card issuance volumes from existing state drivers license programs, the company`s ability to secure new contracts, the political and competitive environment in countries in which the company seeks business, changes in customer order or usage patterns, and changes in the demand for the company`s products and services.

Digimarc expects gross profit in the second quarter of 2003 to be in the range of 45 to 47 percent. Gross profit may be higher or lower than expected due to a number of factors including, but not limited to, competitive pricing actions, changes in estimated product costs, changes in the company`s estimated product mix, and changes in revenue levels.

Digimarc expects combined operating expenses for research, development and engineering and selling, general and administrative of approximately $9.1 million to $9.7 million in the second quarter of 2003. Operating expenses, particularly certain marketing and compensation-related expenses, vary depending on the level of revenue and profits.

Digimarc expects non-cash charges related to the amortization of deferred stock compensation to be approximately $450,000 in the second quarter. These charges relate to options granted to employees in 1999, prior to the company`s initial public offering. The company will record the last of these charges in the fourth quarter of 2003.

Digimarc expects to record a provision for income taxes of approximately $50,000 during the second quarter of 2003 that relates to taxes payable in foreign locations. Income taxes for domestic operations are expected to be zero during the same period due to net operating loss carryforward benefits the company has from prior periods.

Digimarc expects other income, consisting mainly of interest income, to be approximately $105,000 in the second quarter of 2003, assuming no material change in average cash balances or interest rates from the first quarter.

Digimarc estimates diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $0.00 to $0.02 for the second quarter of 2003. For the full year 2003, we remain comfortable with the First Call Consensus of $0.21 diluted earnings per share.

Conference Call:

Digimarc will hold its Q1 2003 earnings conference call today, at 2 p.m. PDT/5 p.m. EDT. The call will feature Bruce Davis, Digimarc chairman and CEO; Paul Gifford, Digimarc president and COO; and E.K. Ranjit, Digimarc CFO. As in the past, the event will be open to the general public and the media. The call will be broadcast live by Web cast at www.digimarc.com or www.streetevents.com. At Digimarc`s Web address, the call will be available by clicking on the "Q1 Earnings Release Conference Call" icon. This Web cast will also be available for later listening at www.digimarc.com and www.streetevents.com for two weeks following the live call. Thereafter, the Web cast will be archived and available at http://www.digimarc.com/investor/events.asp under the subcategory "Archives."

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Ore., is the leading provider of digital watermarking components and technologies used in a wide range of security, identification and brand protection applications.

Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, based in Burlington, Mass., and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digimarc, is a leading global provider of secure and durable personal identification solutions, and is the leading producer of drivers licenses in the U.S., providing systems and services to 33 states. Internationally, Digimarc ID Systems produces identification documents for governments around the world.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 95 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 350 pending applications for U.S. patents, in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements reflective of financial guidance for Digimarc`s second fiscal quarter and fiscal year 2003, statements implicating potential future adoption of digital watermarking in the field of secure personal identification systems and other statements containing words such as "believes," "expects," "estimates" or "anticipates" and words of similar import or statements of management`s opinion. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to, among other things, changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent annual report on Form 10-K under Item 1 thereof ("Business") under the captions "Risks Related to Our Business" and "Risks Related to Our Markets" and under Item 7 thereof ("Management`s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"). Guidance offered by Digimarc represents a point-in-time estimate made by management of Digimarc. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaims any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements, including guidance, in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this press release, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Digimarc Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2003 2002
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Revenues:
Digimarc Digital Watermarking (DWM) $2,360 $2,127
Digimarc ID Systems (DIDS) 19,344 16,329
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Total revenues 21,704 18,456

Cost of revenues 11,946 10,614
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Gross profit 9,758 7,842
Percentage of gross profit to total revenues 45% 42%

Operating expenses:
Research, development and engineering 1,721 2,421
Selling, general and administrative 7,630 9,399
Stock-based compensation 444 471
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Total operating expenses 9,795 12,291
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Operating loss (37) (4,449)

Other income (expense), net 116 296
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Income (loss) before provision for income taxes 79 (4,153)
Provision for income taxes 50 -
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Net income (loss) $29 $(4,153)
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Net income (loss) per share - basic $0.00 $(0.24)
Net income (loss) per share - diluted $0.00 $(0.24)

Weighted average shares - basic 17,662 17,111
Weighted average shares - diluted 18,348 17,111



Digimarc Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)


March December
31, 31,
2003 2002
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $45,124 $46,084
Short-term investments 5,135 7,090
Accounts receivable, net 15,194 15,133
Inventory, net 5,689 5,091
Other current assets 2,433 3,107
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Total current assets 73,575 76,505

Long-term assets, net 57,279 55,962
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Total assets $130,854 $132,467
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Liabilities and Stockholders` Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $5,757 $8,008
Accrued payroll and related costs 1,792 1,387
Deferred revenue 3,369 3,732
Other current liabilities 41 69
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Total current liabilities 10,959 13,196

Other long-term liabilities 5 7

Stockholders` equity 119,890 119,264
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Total liabilities and stockholders` equity $130,854 $132,467
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Reuters
Digimarc turns in first-quarter profit
Tuesday April 22, 6:06 pm ET


LOS ANGELES, April 22 (Reuters) - Digimarc Corp (NasdaqNMMRC - News), a maker of digital watermarking technology, on Tuesday reported its first quarterly profit as a public company spurred by rising sales of its identification products.

The Portland, Oregon-based company reported first quarter net income of $29,000, or nil cents per share compared with a net loss of $4.1 million, or 24 cents per share in the same quarter last year.

Revenues rose 18 percent to $21.7 million from $18.5 million in the same quarter last year.

Digimarc said its successful quarter was primarily the result of improved operations in its ID Systems division. It added that earlier this week, the division won a contract from the State of New Jersey to use Digimarc`s digital watermarking technology in driver licenses.

Digimarc estimates that second quarter diluted earnings per share will range from nil to 2 cents per share on revenues between $21.2 million and $22 million. It added that it remains "comfortable with the First Call consensus of 21 cents diluted earnings per share" for the full year.

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SAFE ID Act Signed Into Law Reinforces Digimarc Approach to ID Security
Thursday May 1, 4:22 pm ET


TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2003--Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqMRC - News)--U.S. Senator Joe Biden yesterday joined with President George W. Bush and other members of Congress to sign The Prosecuting Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act.
This new law will help prevent and prosecute crimes against children by cracking down on the exploitation of kids and increasing penalties for criminals who prey on them.

A provision of this Act, The Secure Authentication Feature and Enhanced Identification Defense (SAFE ID) Act, will establish criminal penalties for illegally using authentication features, such as holograms or watermarks, to create false, misleading or inaccurate identification. This aspect of the Act will make it harder to falsify the documents of an abducted child, help reduce underage drinking and identity theft by making it harder for criminals to sell fake IDs, and contribute to the fight against terrorism by preventing terrorists from obtaining false identification.

"We congratulate Senator Biden for sponsoring the SAFE ID Act and are impressed by the bipartisan support for this important measure," said Digimarc Chairman and CEO Bruce Davis. "Digimarc is committed to enhancing the security of driver licenses. This Act protects the kinds of authentication features, such as digital watermarking, that Digimarc customers like the state of New Jersey are adding to driver licenses and identity documents as a means to prevent identity theft and fraud and to enhance homeland security."

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Ore., is the leading provider of digital watermarking components and technologies used in a wide range of security, identification and brand protection applications.

Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, based in Burlington, Mass., and a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc, is a leading global provider of secure and durable personal identification solutions, and is the leading producer of driver licenses in the U.S., providing systems and services to 33 states. Internationally, Digimarc ID Systems produces identification documents for governments around the world.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 96 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 350 pending applications for U.S. patents, in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Vermont Becomes Second State to Adopt Digimarc Digital Watermarking in Driver Licenses
Tuesday May 6, 5:00 am ET
Vermont Joins New Jersey in Taking the Lead to Enhance Driver License Security with Digital Watermarking


BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2003-- Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News), today announced that the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles will deploy digital watermarking as a new layer of security in its next-generation digital driver license.
In March, Vermont awarded Digimarc ID Systems a four-year contract to supply the state with a new digital licensing system. Under the contract, Digimarc ID Systems is providing a number of advanced security enhancements to Vermont`s system, including digital watermarking and other covert security features.

"Vermont`s adoption of digital watermarking, together with a number of other proprietary security features in the Digimarc portfolio, puts the state on the leading edge of driver license security," said Paul Gifford, president and COO, Digimarc. He continued, "The adoption of digital watermarking in driver licenses, now in both Vermont and in New Jersey as announced last week, is a key milestone and further evidence of Digimarc`s leadership in providing state-of-the-art, secure personal identification solutions."

"We are committed to enhancing the security of our state driver license to help fight fraud and provide the citizens of Vermont with a highly secure form of identification," said Bonnie Rutledge, commissioner, Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles. "Together with Digimarc, we are pleased to be taking a leadership position through our use of innovative, new security features."

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Ore., is the leading provider of digital watermarking components and technologies used in a wide range of security, identification and brand protection applications.

Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, based in Burlington, Mass., and a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc, is a leading global provider of secure and durable personal identification solutions, and is the leading producer of driver licenses in the U.S., providing systems and services to 33 states. Internationally, Digimarc ID Systems produces identification documents for governments around the world.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 98 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 360 pending applications for U.S. patents, in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Elisar Software Partners With Digimarc Corp.
Monday June 2, 12:50 pm ET
Companies to Introduce Significantly Improved Digital Content Control Solutions


ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Elisar Software Corporation, the leading innovator of digital content controls and security solutions, today announces a partnership with Digimarc Corporation, the leading supplier of digital watermarking technologies and a leader in secure personal identification systems. Under the terms of the agreement, Elisar will integrate its proprietary MediaRights application suite with Digimarc`s ImageBridge watermarking products. Both companies will promote the other`s offerings and Elisar will sell and support the integrated solution.





MediaRights, Elisar`s flagship product, offers proprietary, kernel level security that gives digital content distributors the ability to manage and secure access, viewing, editing and distribution rights to their digital media (i.e.; text, images, audio and motion). Digimarc`s ImageBridge technology is the industry leading digital watermarking solution that allows digital image owners to communication copyright information and track images on line.

"Combining Elisar`s MediaRights technology with Digimarc`s ImageBridge provides customers a more complete solution," says Leslie Hughes, Elisar`s new CEO. "With MediaRights, content distributors will be able to define the level of trust for a specific user or a group of users and then determine the rights that are appropriate. Should a transaction or transfer of data occur, ImageBridge ensures that copyright and transaction data stay with the distributed media. Partnering with Digimarc, the global leader in digital watermarking technology is not only exciting for our company but brings real value to our customers."

"Digimarc is the global leader in digital watermarking technology used to authenticate, validate and communicate information within digital and analog media and we are very excited about the relationship we are establishing with Elisar," said Greg Applegate, Vice President of Business Development for Digimarc. "ImageBridge customers can leverage MediaRights to increase their online sales and promotions, while greatly reducing the risk of misuse of their content."

Until now, content protection technologies have been monolithic and overly obtrusive, forcing content distributors to either allow access to unprotected media or to apply inflexible controls to every piece of content they want to protect. By tightly integrating Elisar`s rights management and content control technologies with Digimarc`s watermarking solutions, there is now a highly flexible solution that puts the control back into the content distributors` hands.

About Elisar Software

Founded in 1999, Elisar Software Corporation is a leading innovator and provider of enabling technologies for digital content controls and security solutions, document and web content management, and secure e-mail applications. As a systems integrator, Elisar brings together best of breed solutions from digital asset management, rights management, watermarking, and web publishing solution providers to provide the highest value and lowest possible cost of ownership for their customers. The Albuquerque, N.M. based company was chosen as one of FORTUNE Magazine`s "Cool Companies 2002". To obtain access to MediaRights or to pursue a business relationship, please email to [e-mail] or call 505-884-1918.

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corp. (Nasdaq: DMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Ore., is the leading provider of digital watermarking components and technologies used in a wide range of security, identification and brand protection applications.

Digimarc ID Systems, based in Burlington, Mass., and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digimarc, is a leading global provider of secure and durable personal identification solutions, and is the leading producer of drivers licenses in the U.S., providing systems and services to 33 states. Internationally, Digimarc ID Systems produces identification documents for governments around the world. Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 102 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 350 pending applications for U.S. patents, in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.




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Digimarc Awarded Mozambique Voter ID Contract
Friday June 6, 5:00 am ET


TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2003--Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News) today announced that its ID Systems subsidiary has been awarded a contract to supply voter ID cards and image capture equipment for the upcoming Mozambique voter registration taking place as part of the country`s presidential and parliamentary elections at the end of this year.
The Mozambique voter registration is organized by the Electoral Administration Technical Secretariat (STAE) and will cover the 2.9 million citizens who were previously ineligible to vote in the 1999 election or who have lost their cards since then. The country has 7.1 million voters who registered for the last election out of a total population of 19.6 million; voters with cards from the prior election will not be required to re-register.

The current Mozambique voter ID registration project meets the political parties` requirement to provide a secure photo ID during every election period for those eligible voters who do not currently have a valid voter ID card.

Digimarc ID Systems will provide portrait capture hardware, card materials, accessories and training manuals for Mozambique`s 8,350 polling centers across the country.

"The Mozambique contract follows other recent voter registration contract wins for Digimarc ID Systems such as Namibia and Yemen, and demonstrates the ability of Digimarc to support projects of this importance and size within a tight timeframe," said Nigel Ward, managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Digimarc ID Systems.

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Ore., is the leading provider of digital watermarking components and technologies used in a wide range of security, identification and brand protection applications.

Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, based in Burlington, Mass., and a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc, is a leading global provider of secure and durable personal identification solutions, and is the leading producer of drivers licenses in the U.S., providing systems and services to 33 states. Internationally, Digimarc ID Systems produces identification documents for governments around the world.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 103 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 350 pending applications for U.S. patents, in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Leslie Constans, 503/495-4568
[e-mail]
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Michigan Extends Contract with Digimarc, Adopts Digital Watermarking Security Feature
Thursday July 17, 5:00 am ET
Michigan becomes third state to adopt digital watermarking security features in its digital driver license


TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2003-- Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News) today announced that it has been awarded a five-year contract extension with the Michigan Department of State.
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In addition to the contract extension, Digimarc also announced that Michigan is the third state, after New Jersey and Vermont, to adopt digital watermarking as a new and enhanced layer of security in its driver license.

Under the contract extension, Digimarc will provide additional system and security enhancements to Michigan`s digital driver license system and new options designed to improve customer service and operator use of the system. Digital watermarking is being integrated into the new driver licenses to provide reliable point of inspection authentication and forensic analysis capabilities.

"We are very pleased to respond to the state`s commitment to enhanced security with the addition of digital watermarking security features, and thrilled to extend what has been a very successful working relationship for the past five years between Digimarc and the Michigan Department of State," said Indra Paul, president, Digimarc ID Systems. "We look forward to supplying Michigan with system upgrades that will ultimately benefit the citizens of the state through higher security and improved processing times."

"The quality of our digital driver license system and the responsiveness of Digimarc to our needs were key factors in our decision to extend this contract," said Michael Wartella, Director, Customer Services Administration, Michigan Department of State. "We anticipate that enhancements to the system will improve operations while providing a highly secure and unique driver license."

Future enhancements to Michigan`s driver license system include upgrading 184 image capture stations with Digimarc Find-a-Face(TM) software for superior image consistency and quality, and the implementation of a Web-based retrieval capability that allows state personnel to quickly access applicant information from the central image server, thereby speeding license renewal and replacement. The contract also covers the redesign of the Michigan driver license with new security features and technologies; delivery of two portable issuance systems for remote use; and new hardware, monitors and security protocols for Michigan`s Secretary of State branch offices.

Michigan issues 2.5 million driver license and identification cards annually.

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Ore., is a leading supplier of digital watermarking and secure personal identification technologies and solutions used in a wide range of security, identification and digital media content applications.

Digimarc provides more than 60 million government-issued photo identification documents, including driver licenses, per year for 33 U.S. states and more than 24 countries. Digimarc`s digital watermarking technology provides a persistent digital identity to all media content and enhances the security of financial documents, identity documents and digital images.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 113 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 350 pending patent applications in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies. The company is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, with other U.S. offices in Burlington, Massachusetts; Fort Wayne, Indiana; San Francisco, California; and the Washington DC area; and European offices in London and Vienna. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Leslie Constans, 503-495-4568
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Digimarc says wins stay to keep Georgia contract
Friday August 1, 6:22 am ET


NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqNMMRC - News) said on Friday a Georgia court had granted its request to stall a decision by the state`s department of motor vehicles to work with a competitor on a new driver license system.
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Viisage Technology (NasdaqNM:VISG - News), which makes facial recognition technology and other products, won a contract to install the state`s new system last November.

But Digimarc protested that the state had violated its own procedures while looking for a technology provider. The court ruled that there was "a compelling case that irregularities occurred during the procurement process," Digimarc said in a written statement.

Digimarc provides driver licenses for 33 U.S. states.

After the court issued a stay on the state`s deal with Viisage, Digimarc said it would continue to be the Georgia driver license program service provider until the matter is resolved.

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Digimarc to Demonstrate Wireless MediaBridge Application to Smart Camera Phone Developers at Intel Developer Forum
Tuesday September 16, 5:00 am ET
Digimarc ports Wireless MediaBridge reader application to Intel`s PCA and Wireless MMX(TM)


TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2003-- Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News) today announced that it is working with Intel to demonstrate a powerful wireless application that turns printed materials into wireless launching points to compelling consumer and business content, including entertainment and mobile commerce, delivered in a mix of streaming audio and video directly to a user`s smart camera phone or PDA.
Digimarc will showcase its Wireless MediaBridge(TM) system at the Intel® Developer Forum in San Jose, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, and will be available at the show to discuss future market opportunities for Wireless MediaBridge applications with potential service providers, application developers and wireless hardware manufacturers.

Digimarc`s Wireless MediaBridge system can bring seamless delivery of compelling entertainment and e-commerce content to next-generation mobile users. Brand owners can enable printed advertisements, logos, and product packaging with imperceptible MediaBridge digital watermarks, creating printed hot spots that offer direct delivery of relevant audio, video and rich media content streamed to the mobile user. Whether purchasing tickets, sampling and buying music, or connecting to entertainment, Wireless MediaBridge can connect brand owners to one of the fastest growing Internet demographics.

Wireless service providers can take advantage of this application to offer new and enhanced services that allow their customers to use Intel PCA-based smart camera phones and PDAs to interact with MediaBridge-enabled print materials, including advertising and product packaging.

"We are very excited about the performance and capabilities Digimarc has demonstrated with Wireless MMX," said Laurence Pegrum, platform architect at Intel. "The Wireless MediaBridge system demonstrates the power of the Intel PCA architecture in cell phones and wireless PDAs, and is positioned to become one of the leaders in a new generation of media-rich, image-based wireless applications."

"The emerging wireless life centers on delivery of content where and when we want it, and the anytime connection of distributed communities of mobile users," said J. Scott Carr, president, Digimarc Watermarking Solutions. "Printed materials are an intrinsic part of our daily life, and today they are walled off from the wireless world. With the Wireless MediaBridge system, brand owners can deliver robust entertainment and commerce directly to the palms of these communities, allowing mobile users to act on the inspiration created by print, and share that inspiration with others in the wireless world."

The Intel Wireless MMX Technology Platform is the latest high-performance, low-power, seamless extension to Intel® XScale(TM) microarchitecture. The 64-bit Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD) architecture gives a performance boost to many applications including motion video, telephony, conferencing, 2D graphics, and 3D graphics.

The Digimarc Wireless MediaBridge system is the mobile version of the Digimarc MediaBridge system, and is built on Digimarc`s market-leading digital watermarking platform, which weaves imperceptible, machine-readable data into printed materials and digital images. Unseen during normal use, the codes are readable by computers and software and enable a wide range of content navigation and management applications.

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Oregon, is a leading supplier of digital watermarking and secure personal identification technologies and solutions used in a wide range of security, identification and digital media content applications.

Digimarc provides more than 60 million personal identification documents and driver licenses per year for 33 U.S. states and more than 24 countries. Digimarc`s digital watermarking technology provides a persistent digital identity to all media content and enhances the security of financial documents, identity documents and digital images.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 118 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 350 pending patent applications in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies. The company is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, with other U.S. offices in Burlington, Massachusetts; Fort Wayne, Indiana; San Francisco, California; and the Washington DC area; and European offices in London and Vienna. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Digimarc Corporation Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2003 Financial Results
Tuesday January 20, 7:00 pm ET
and Provides Business Update and Preliminary 2004 Financial Guidance


TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2004--Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News) today announced that it expects to report total revenues for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2003 of approximately $19.0 million and net income for the quarter of approximately $0.03 diluted earnings per share. The company had anticipated total revenues in the range of $24 to $25 million and diluted earnings per share in the range of $0.07 to $0.10 for the quarter. As a result of lower than anticipated revenues in the quarter, the company now expects to report, for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2003, total revenues of approximately $85.0 million and diluted earnings per share of approximately $0.11.
"The fourth quarter 2003 shortfall in revenues and profits was due to a number of factors," said E.K.Ranjit, CFO of Digimarc. "There were three main factors. First, an order for a foreign voter identification program that was originally forecasted to be awarded in the third quarter and to be partially shipped in the fourth quarter did not happen. In addition, certain billable activities related to the New Jersey driver license system were delayed due to delays in the implementation of the system beyond our control. The third significant factor contributing to the revenue shortfall was unexpectedly low domestic driver license issuance volumes due to seasonality and wind-down of issuance in some former accounts."

According to Bruce Davis, chairman and CEO of Digimarc, "While the shortfall in Q4 revenues was disappointing, we anticipate a quick return to growth and continuing improvements in financial performance. Regarding the primary contributors to lower than expected revenues, the voter identification opportunity was for a legacy film-based system with relatively low margins and little strategic value. The delayed New Jersey shipments are being made in Q1 and the system there is now operational. The lower issuance volumes in Q4 resulted from seasonality, coupled with the effects of wind-down of issuances in Maryland and Oklahoma. The combination of the wind-down of these contracts and seasonality has created a trough in Q4 of 2003 and Q1 of 2004 that will be remedied as the new Florida driver license system and other implementation activities begin to generate revenues. The Florida contract alone will more than compensate for the lost volume from these states when it becomes operational later this year."

Supporting Davis`s view that the downturn will be short-lived, the company announced today that it has been awarded a major contract win in Mexico. The federal agency in Mexico responsible for issuing photo ID cards to eligible voters for local and federal elections has awarded to Digimarc a four-year contract to supply voter identification cards that is anticipated to generate more than $19 million in revenues. Implementation of the program has already begun and the first cards are expected to be produced prior to mid-year 2004.

Davis went on to say that "we are seeing a number of promising developments in digital watermarking, including continuing rapid adoption of digital watermarking in driver license programs by nine states who account for approximately 20% of all driver licenses issued annually in the United States. Massachusetts, Alabama and Florida are the latest states to adopt digital watermarking. Coincidentally, digital watermarking appears to be gaining favor among producers and distributors of movies, music and television programming as a means of persistent content identification supporting a variety of important business processes."

In news regarding the use of digital watermarking in the entertainment field, the company announced that AudioAudit has entered into a multi-year license with Digimarc to use audio watermarking for television broadcast monitoring services and that Teletrax, another of Digimarc`s licensees, recently announced a multi-year contract with Universal Domestic Television for monitoring of entertainment show promotions.

Preliminary 2004 Guidance and Business Outlook

The following statements concerning projections of future financial performance are based on current expectations. These statements are forward-looking, subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. These statements do not include the potential impact of any investments outside the ordinary course of business or mergers and acquisitions

Company management estimates that first quarter 2004 total revenues will be in the range of $20.0 million to $21.0 million, with diluted earnings per share in the range of $0.02 to $0.04. For the full year 2004, management expects diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $0.30 to $0.35, based on estimated total revenues for full year 2004 in the range of $92.0 million to $95.0 million.

The company further anticipates robust growth in 2005, as several recent contract wins reach full deployment, including the Mexican voter identification program and Florida driver license system.

Conference Call:

Digimarc will hold its preliminary Q4 and 2003 earnings conference call tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at 5:45 a.m. PST/8:45 a.m. EST. The call will feature Bruce Davis, Digimarc chairman and CEO, Paul Gifford, Digimarc president and COO, and E.K. Ranjit, Digimarc CFO.

As in the past, the event will be open to the general public and the media. The call will be broadcast live by Web cast at www.digimarc.com and www.streetevents.com. At Digimarc`s Web address, the call will be available by clicking on the "Q4 Earnings Release Conference Call" icon on the "Investor Relations" page. This Web cast will also be available for later listening at www.digimarc.com/investor/events.asp and www.streetevents.com for two weeks following the live call. Thereafter, the Web cast will be archived and available at http://www.digimarc.com/investor/events.asp under the subcategory "Webcast Archive."

In addition, the company will conduct its previously-scheduled fourth quarter earnings conference call on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 2:00 p.m. PST/5:00 p.m. EST to provide further details on fourth quarter 2003 and full year 2003 audited results.

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Oregon, is a leading supplier of secure media solutions used in a wide range of security, identification and digital media content applications. Digimarc provides products and services that enable production of more than 60 million personal identification documents and driver licenses per year in 32 U.S. states and more than 20 countries. Digimarc`s digital watermarking technology provides a persistent digital identity for various media content and is used to enhance the security of financial documents, identity documents and digital images, and support other media rights management applications.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 135 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 350 pending patent applications in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies.

The company is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, with other U.S. offices in Burlington, Massachusetts; Fort Wayne, Indiana; San Francisco, California; and the Washington DC area; and European offices in London and Vienna. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor Under the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements relating to Digimarc`s anticipated final financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2003, statements relating to the impact and implications of recent events and trends on future periods, preliminary financial guidance for first quarter and full year 2004, statements regarding growth expectations for 2005 and other statements containing words such as "believes," "expects," "estimates" or "anticipates" and words of similar import or statements of management`s opinion. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to, among other things, unforeseen difficulties in financial forecasting, lower-than-expected domestic and foreign issuance volumes, and unexpected delays in obtaining, closing or performing contracts, as well as changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors and trends. More detailed information about risk factors that may affect actual results of the company is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, in the company`s Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended Sept. 30, 2003, in Part I, Item 2 thereof ("Management`s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations") under the captions "Overview," "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates," "Liquidity and Capital Resources," "Risks Related to Our Business" and "Risks Related to Our Market." Guidance offered by Digimarc represents a point-in-time estimate made by management of Digimarc. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaims any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements, including guidance, in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this press release, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Alabama Awards Driver License Contract to Digimarc
Tuesday January 20, 7:10 pm ET
Projected Value of New Contract Is $9.5 Million over Five Years


TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2004--Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News) today announced that it has won a new contract to supply the Alabama Department of Public Safety (DPS) with a new, tamper-resistant driver license and issuance system.
Under the contract, Digimarc will be responsible for development of new software applications, systems integration, delivery and implementation of image capture hardware, central production of driver licenses and a new card design that incorporates advanced overt and covert security features.

Alabama will adopt Digimarc IDMarc(TM) digital watermarking security features as a machine-readable, cross-jurisdictional authentication capability and Digimarc`s photo identity verification solution as a means to detect identity fraud in the application process.

"We are delighted to be named Alabama`s new secure driver license system supplier," said Indra Paul, president, Digimarc ID Systems. "We look forward to working closely with the state to deliver a state-of-the-art system that will support Alabama`s goals of a highly secure driver license issuance process and card design, and improved applicant processing times."

"Alabama has much to gain by working with an experienced supplier of secure driver license systems such as Digimarc," said Colonel Mike Coppage, director, Alabama Department of Public Safety. "The proposed system will benefit the residents of our state through better customer service, more secure identity documents, and reduced fraud."

Alabama currently uses its own system to issue driver licenses. The new Digimarc-based state driver license is expected to roll out in early 2005.

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Oregon, is a leading supplier of secure media solutions used in a wide range of security, identification and digital media content applications. Digimarc provides products and services that enable production of more than 60 million personal identification documents and driver licenses per year in 32 U.S. states and more than 20 countries. Digimarc`s digital watermarking technology provides a persistent digital identity for various media content and is used to enhance the security of financial documents, identity documents and digital images, and support other media rights management applications.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 135 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 350 pending patent applications in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies.

The company is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, with other U.S. offices in Burlington, Massachusetts; Fort Wayne, Indiana; San Francisco, California; and the Washington DC area; and European offices in London and Vienna. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Digimarc Public Relations
Leslie Constans, 503-495-4568
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AudioAudit Signs Licensing Agreement with Digimarc
Tuesday January 20, 7:10 pm ET
Digimarc Licenses Audio Watermarking Patents for Broadcast Monitoring


TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2004--Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News) and AudioAudit today announced that they have signed a multi-year licensing agreement. Under the non-exclusive agreement, AudioAudit will license and pay royalties for Digimarc audio watermarking patents to further develop and market applications for monitoring television advertising placements and media buys.
Based in Paramus, N.J., AudioAudit is a leading provider of broadcast verification technology services for the advertising, cable, and broadcast industries.

"We are pleased to have entered into a licensing agreement with AudioAudit, a global leader in the broadcast advertising monitoring space," said Reed Stager, vice president, Corporate Licensing and Marketing, Digimarc. "By providing advanced systems and services based on audio watermarking for broadcast monitoring and verification of television advertising, AudioAudit is delivering new and innovative solutions to help the advertising industry optimize their broadcast investments."

"Digimarc has a proven history of innovation in digital watermarking, and we are delighted to be able to leverage this innovation to better serve our customers in the broadcast verification market," said Paul Hummel, CEO, AudioAudit. "We see this as the beginning of a partnership that will ultimately benefit advertisers, media agencies and broadcasters."

AudioAudit`s AdVantage® technology platform uses active and passive broadcast detection tracking technologies to allow media professionals continuous monitoring of broadcast performance. By providing the information necessary for continuous process improvement, AudioAudit increases productivity and efficiency, which in turn, maximizes an advertiser`s broadcast investments. The AdVantage system allows the daily viewing of broadcast schedule clearance performance, as well as daily performance data feeds that ensure advertisers receive the full value of their broadcast media investments.

AudioAudit is the third company to license Digimarc`s patented digital watermarking technology for use in television and radio broadcast monitoring services within the past three years.

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Oregon, is a leading supplier of secure media solutions used in a wide range of security, identification and digital media content applications. Digimarc provides products and services that enable production of more than 60 million personal identification documents and driver licenses per year in 32 U.S. states and more than 20 countries. Digimarc`s digital watermarking technology provides a persistent digital identity for various media content and is used to enhance the security of financial documents, identity documents and digital images, and support other media rights management applications.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 135 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 350 pending patent applications in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies.

The company is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, with other U.S. offices in Burlington, Massachusetts; Fort Wayne, Indiana; San Francisco, California; and the Washington DC area; and European offices in London and Vienna. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

About AudioAudit

AudioAudit is a provider of innovative, patented technology products that create new standards of accountability and communication in the advertising and broadcast industries. The company`s family of automated digital solutions are specifically designed for the accurate capture, retention, and reporting of transmitted encoded broadcast content - dramatically reducing the human error created by manual broadcast tasks. Its flagship technology platform, AdVantage®, offers unique media verification capabilities while enabling customers to increase productivity, operational efficiency, and accuracy. AudioAudit`s products help streamline business processes unique to the advertising and broadcast industries, including coop reporting and activity tracking. For more information about AudioAudit`s business solutions, visit www.audioaudit.com.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Digimarc-Enhanced Driver Licenses Rolling Out in Southern Africa
Tuesday January 20, 7:10 pm ET
The Kingdom of Lesotho Takes Pioneering Role by Adopting New ExianDual Polycarbonate Card Stock


TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2004--Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News) today announced that The Kingdom of Lesotho in Southern Africa is implementing new Digimarc-based driver licenses with enhanced features.
The Lesotho Department of Traffic and Transport (DTT) plans to use the Digimarc ExianDual(TM) Polycarbonate Card Stock to provide new credit card-size licenses to its drivers, in order to address the growing threat of identity fraud. Unlike a typical plastic ID card or license, the highly durable polycarbonate ExianDual card has a 10-year life span and various unique options for next-generation security features.

The new driver license is the first of its kind in the South African Development Community (SADC) Region and the first outside of the United States.

"The Lesotho Department of Traffic and Transport has found a good service partner in Digimarc because they have the capability, capacity and ability to print driver licenses which are of the highest quality on the African continent," said T. Khasu, commissioner for Traffic. "DTT is confident that the global expertise of Digimarc and its local partner Paragon Business Products (Pty) Ltd. will provide customers with a quick and accurate turnaround in the receipt of the card from initial application."

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Oregon, is a leading supplier of secure media solutions used in a wide range of security, identification and digital media content applications. Digimarc provides products and services that enable production of more than 60 million personal identification documents and driver licenses per year in 32 U.S. states and more than 20 countries. Digimarc`s digital watermarking technology provides a persistent digital identity for various media content and is used to enhance the security of financial documents, identity documents and digital images, and support other media rights management applications.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 135 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 350 pending patent applications in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies.

The company is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, with other U.S. offices in Burlington, Massachusetts; Fort Wayne, Indiana; San Francisco, California; and the Washington DC area; and European offices in London and Vienna. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Digimarc Public Relations
Leslie Constans, 503-495-4568
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Massachusetts Partners with Digimarc to Enhance Driver License Security
Tuesday January 20, 7:10 pm ET
State upgrades licenses with Digimarc IDMarc(TM) digital watermarking, Kinegram(R) optically variable graphics and other security features


TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2004-- Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News) today announced that the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has adopted a package of security enhancements and upgrades for its driver license, which Digimarc has been producing for the state since 1999.
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As part of the security upgrade, Massachusetts will implement a range of state-of-the-art ID security features, becoming the first state to incorporate a 2-D Kinegram on its license and the sixth state to adopt the IDMarc digital watermarking security feature.

A Kinegram is an optically variable graphic (OVG) that moves when viewed from different angles. The feature, which can be examined visually, is made with a unique process that is not commercially available, making it one of the most secure overt security features reserved for use in banknotes, passports, ID cards and now U.S. driver licenses.

With the adoption of Digimarc IDMarc(TM) digital watermarking, Massachusetts is taking advantage of an innovative layer of covert, machine-readable security that enables automated cross-jurisdictional document authentication and age verification, and aids in forensic analysis.

"We welcome the opportunity to support our home state in its efforts to promote a more secure driver license system for the Commonwealth," said Indra Paul, president, Digimarc ID Systems, which is based in Burlington, Massachusetts. "Our work demonstrates a long-term commitment to working with the Massachusetts RMV and law enforcement to provide robust security features that are designed to deter counterfeiting."

"Massachusetts is committed to continually enhancing the security of our driver license. Thus, we are pleased to be partnering with Digimarc to incorporate the most sophisticated security technologies available," said Kimberly Hinden, registrar, Massachusetts RMV. "These enhancements will help further defend our driver license against the threat of counterfeiting and fraud."

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Oregon, is a leading supplier of secure media solutions used in a wide range of security, identification and digital media content applications. Digimarc provides products and services that enable production of more than 60 million personal identification documents and driver licenses per year in 32 U.S. states and more than 20 countries. Digimarc`s digital watermarking technology provides a persistent digital identity for various media content and is used to enhance the security of financial documents, identity documents and digital images, and support other media rights management applications.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 135 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 350 pending patent applications in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies.

The company is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, with other U.S. offices in Burlington, Massachusetts; Fort Wayne, Indiana; San Francisco, California; and the Washington DC area; and European offices in London and Vienna. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Digimarc Public Relations
Leslie Constans, 503-495-4568
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Mizuha Nakajima, 503-997-6045
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Digimarc Wins New Mexican Voter ID Card Contract
Tuesday January 20, 7:10 pm ET
Digimarc to Produce Millions of Mexican Voter IDs over Four Years


TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2004--Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News) today announced that it has been awarded a new contract with a projected value of more than $19 million to supply the Instituto Federal Electoral (IFE) of Mexico with millions of voter ID cards over a four-year contract.
IFE issues photo ID cards to eligible voters for local and federal elections. Under the contract, Digimarc will supply all voter ID card materials and security features, operate primary and back-up secure central issue card printing facilities, and provide overall service of the system to IFE.

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to support Mexico`s electoral process with state-of-the-art technology and a highly secure voter ID card," said Indra Paul, president, Digimarc ID Systems. "As the worldwide leader in government-issued photo IDs, Digimarc has extensive experience with international voter ID, national ID and driver license programs that we can bring to the Mexican program."

Digimarc secure identification card solutions are used currently in a number of ID programs in Latin America, including Costa Rica, Honduras, Brazil, Colombia, as well as in Puerto Rico.

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Oregon, is a leading supplier of secure media solutions used in a wide range of security, identification and digital media content applications. Digimarc provides products and services that enable production of more than 60 million personal identification documents and driver licenses per year in 32 U.S. states and more than 20 countries. Digimarc`s digital watermarking technology provides a persistent digital identity for various media content and is used to enhance the security of financial documents, identity documents and digital images, and support other media rights management applications.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 135 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 350 pending patent applications in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies.

The company is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, with other U.S. offices in Burlington, Massachusetts; Fort Wayne, Indiana; San Francisco, California; and the Washington DC area; and European offices in London and Vienna. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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Digimarc Public Relations
Leslie Constans, 503-495-4568
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Forbes Magazine
The 25 Fast and Furious
Thursday January 29, 6:39 pm ET
By Jody Yen
Our search for technology companies with exceptional growth rates and recent profits turned up these 25 winners.


Smack amid the worst downturn in Silicon Valley`s history, the 25 fastest-growing technology stars listed here managed to increase their revenue an average of 37% in the last 12 months.
Leading our list: Digimarc, whose digital watermarking technologies--for authenticating drivers` licenses and such and thwarting digital piracy--fill a timely need in a security-conscious world.Digimarc`s 2001 acquisition of Polaroid`s digital identification systems helped it post a five-year annualized sales growth rate of 242%. Even so, the firm`s latest 12-month sales of $87 million were up 25% over a year ago.

Another finalist is Ebay, whose stock hit a high of $64 during the Internet bubble and had fallen to $13 in nine months. Now Ebay is back: Its shares hit an alltime high of $67 in January. The company nearly doubled its sales every year for five years, reaching the $2 billion mark, and maintaining that torrid pace will be difficult. But Wall Street is betting Ebay has ample room for growth--it sells for 64 times estimated 2004 earnings.

Nextel Communications, with its popular long-range digital walkie-talkie service, is the largest entry on our fast-growing-tech list, with $10 billion in sales in the latest 12 months. Go to www.forbes.com/fasttech for more data on all of these companies, including a free downloadable file for your Palm handheld or other PDA.

How did we find these companies? We searched through nearly 2,500 publicly traded U.S. technology stocks, looking for companies with outstanding five-year annualized sales growth as well as consistent year-over-year sales growth of 10% or more in the same period. From there we looked for profitable firms with revenues of at least $25 million and sales growth of 10% or better in the latest 12 months.

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The 25 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies
A Pirate`s Worst Enemy
Lisa DiCarlo, 02.05.04, 7:00 AM ET

NEW YORK - Bruce Davis, confesses to "a little bit" of ambivalence about profitability versus revenue growth. As chief executive of Digimarc, number one on our list of The 25 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies, he is conflicted about whether to focus on top-line or bottom-line growth. It`s a classic dotcom-era scenario. Will Digimarc suffer the same fate as so many high-growth companies of the nineties?
Digimarc (nasdaq: DMRC - news - people ) is a leader in the nascent but promising market for digital watermarking technology, which helps track and identify unauthorized use of digital photos, audio, video and documents. A digital watermark is software code, usually invisible to the user, which is embedded into the content. The technology in and of itself won`t stop piracy. but it`s an important ingredient for, among other things, tracing leaks or spotting false identification documents.

Such technology would have come in handy in tracking down more quickly the person who illegally distributed "screener" copies of The Last Samurai.

That`s why Digimarc, of Tualatin, Ore., has been on a roll since the late nineties. The company`s revenue has grown 242%, annualized, over five years. Davis expects at least 10% sales growth in 2004, which would result in revenue of $92 million to $95 million. And he`s looking for earnings per share of between 30 and 35 cents, up from 11 cents in 2003, the firm`s first full year of profitability.

The company, which was founded in 1996, raised $80 million in a public offering in 1999. By 2000, Digimarc had caught the attention of Macrovision (nasdaq: MVSN - news - people ), which develops technologies for copyright protection, and the consumer electronics giant Phillips. The companies invested a total of $60 million in Digimarc, giving each about a 12% stake in the firm. Each has executives on Digimarc`s board of directors.

Digital watermarking helps make IDs tamper proof.



Although most of its early growth was organic, the company successfully digested its first big acquisition in late 2001, when it paid $56 million for the ID Systems division of Polaroid, which filed for Chapter 11 that year. That deal gave Digimarc an instant leadership position in secure ID cards. Today, Digimarc`s technology produces digital-based driver`s licenses for 32 states, as well as government IDs for the United States and other countries.

Now Digimarc is broadening its focus to all forms of digital media. Entertainment is the most fertile opportunity. Universal, a unit of Vivendi Universal (nyse: V - news - people ), said it would use watermarking technology from Digimarc and others to block illegal copies of its movies and television programs from being played on supporting devices.

Davis` resume seems a perfect fit for the industry and the task at hand. He began his career as an intellectual property attorney before being awarded 20 patents in the field of digital watermarking, electronic program guides and user interfaces.

After serving as chief executive of videogame maker Activision (nasdaq: ATVI - news - people ), he founded TV Guide On Screen, a joint venture between News Corp. (nyse: NWS - news - people ) and TCI that supplied electronic program guides and navigational software for cable TV. The company eventually merged with Prevue Networks, which is now part of Gemstar (nasdaq: GMST - news - people ).

Despite its heady start, Digimarc is still in the early stages of development. Davis hints that Digimarc, which has $75 million in cash, is on the hunt for acquisitions in 2004. Without naming any specific companies, Davis says Digimarc is looking for businesses that will expand and diversify its distribution channels.

"Our equity investors tell us not to worry about the bottom line," he says. "They want us to spend that money on acquisitions." Even so, he`ll have to deal with what he concedes is a "very tough" balancing act--satisfying stakeholders Macrovision and Phillips by expanding revenues, while pleasing those shareholders who want to see the company increase its profits.

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Fastest-Growing Tech Companies
The Five Fastest-Growing Tech Companies
Forbes Staff, 02.06.04, 10:40 AM ET

NEW YORK - Silicon Valley may be fighting its way out of a slump, but some IT and Internet companies are managing to burst through the skin of the bubble. The five firms who top our annual list of the 25 Fastest-Growing Tech Companies have increased their revenue by 130% or more per year over the past five years. (For some, growth may include a merger.) These five and the other 20 companies on our list are all profitable and have at least $25 million in sales.

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The 25 Fastest Growing Technology Stars
02.16.04

Back to The 25 Fast and Furious

-----PRICE----- 2004 ESTIMATED -----SALES-----
Company recent change
(last 52 weeks) EPS P/E latest
12-month
($mil) 5-year
growth* 1-year
growth**
business

Altiris $39.01 179% $0.79 50 $87 149% 57%
software for managing IT assets

Anteon International 32.51 31 1.49 22 979 36 24
defense & emergency response IT services

CACI International 43.57 20 1.88 23 891 22 23
IT services

Charles River Laboratories International 37.08 21 1.78 21 601 27 12
drug testing services; supplies lab animals

Cognizant Technology Solutions 53.07 165 1.15 46 327 56 59
IT services

Digimarc 14.50 5 0.38 38 87 242 25
digital identification products & services

Digital Insight 27.07 158 0.94 29 147 92 19
Internet banking services for banks

Digital River 24.77 91 0.86 29 96 184 29
Internet software & services

Ebay 66.93 79 1.04 64 2,165 86 78
online marketplace & auction services

Ecollege.com 17.70 314 0.34 53 28 87 23
software & services for online education

Genentech $92.75 138% $1.51 62 $3,300 22% 26%
drugs for cancer & other diseases

J2 Global Communications 27.41 163 1.19 23 65 134 49
Internet-based messaging & comm services

Prices as of Jan. 16. *Annualized. **Based on latest 12 months. Sources: FT Interactive Data; Reuters Fundamentals; Thomson First Call via FactSet Research Systems; Bloomberg Financial Markets.

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Latvia Awards Driver License Contract to Digimarc
Friday February 13, 5:00 am ET
Latvia to be the first European driver license to incorporate Digimarc IDMarc security features


TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2004--Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News) today announced that the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (RTSD) of Latvia has awarded the country`s new digital driver license contract to Digimarc. The estimated value of the five-year contract is $9 million.
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Under the terms of the bid and contract award, Digimarc will be the prime contractor responsible for design, installation, maintenance and servicing of the system. Digimarc will also be responsible for supplying materials and enhanced security features such as Digimarc IDMarc(TM) digital watermarking and a 2-D Kinegram®; a materials tracking and management system; and inkjet printing technology that will provide for secure, high-quality personalization and production of Latvian driver licenses and driving learner permits.

Latvia is the first country in Europe to adopt IDMarc digital watermarking as a driver license security feature. Since being introduced in 2003, digital watermarking has been rapidly adopted as a driver license security feature by nine U.S. states.

"We are very pleased by Latvia`s decision to award its next-generation driver license system contract to Digimarc," said Piet Lesage, vice president, worldwide sales, Digimarc ID Systems. "We are looking forward to partnering with the Road Traffic Safety Directorate of Latvia on this initiative and helping Latvia develop a digital driver license system that is state of the art in security and cost effectiveness."

"We selected Digimarc ID Systems as the provider of Latvia`s new EU-style driver licenses as Digimarc offered the best package in terms of quality, customer service and price," said Andris Lukstins, director of the Road Traffic Safety Directorate. "The new solution provided by Digimarc will not only incorporate state-of-the-art security features but will also allow us to serve our customers in a very fast and efficient way."

Digimarc currently provides secure driver license solutions for 32 U.S. states and internationally in Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia in such countries as the United Kingdom, Russia, New Zealand, Philippines, Costa Rica, Botswana, as well as several Canadian Provinces.

About Digimarc

Digimarc Corporation (NasdaqMRC - News), based in Tualatin, Oregon, is a leading supplier of secure media solutions used in a wide range of security, identification and digital media content applications. Digimarc provides products and services that enable production of more than 60 million personal identification documents and driver licenses per year in 32 U.S. states and more than 20 countries. Digimarc`s digital watermarking technology provides a persistent digital identity for various media content and is used to enhance the security of financial documents, identity documents and digital images, and support other media rights management applications.

Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 139 issued U.S. patents with more than 2,000 claims, and more than 350 pending patent applications in digital watermarking, personal identification and related technologies.

The company is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, with other U.S. offices in Burlington, Massachusetts; Fort Wayne, Indiana; San Francisco, California; and the Washington DC area; and European offices in London and Vienna. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more company information.

Securities Safe Harbor

With the exception of historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current reasonable expectations and are subject to certain assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements herein or from historical results, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in filings by Digimarc with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Digimarc is not obligated to (and expressly disclaims any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances, whether they arise as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



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