Court Rules Patent Claims from Stamps.com Suit are Invalid

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Endicia, the leading Internet postage provider, today announced that the United States District Court for the Central District of California has granted summary judgment to Endicia on all claims asserted against it by Stamps.com, Inc., in a case in Los Angeles. Judge Otis D. Wright II, in a 32 page order, found that Endicia had proven, by clear and convincing evidence, that all 15 patent claims from the eight Stamps.com patents in the suit are invalid. The case was filed by Stamps.com in November 2006.

"We are pleased with the court's decision, which validates what we have believed all along," said Harry Whitehouse, founder and chief development officer for Endicia, an Internet postage provider with more than 25 years of experience in the postal industry. "We remain focused on staying at the forefront of new technologies and bringing valuable, innovative solutions to business partners and customers."

For more information on Endicia products and services, visit www.endicia.com. Follow Endicia on Twitter @Endicia.

Information in regards to - Stamps. COM, Inc. v. Endicia, Inc. Case No CV 06-7499 ODW (CTx) pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

About Endicia

With over $4 billion in postage printed, Endicia is the leading Internet Postage service provider. Endicia lets users print postage with just a computer, printer, and an Internet connection. Integrated into more than 90 applications, Endicia's PC and Mac solutions allow users to print postage and shipping labels for all domestic and International mail classes that can be purchased at the retail counter. Endicia's functionality includes discounted Parcel Insurance made available by Endicia, Stealth Postage(TM) and pre-filled customs forms. Endicia's PictureItPostage(TM) service allows businesses and individuals to print customized postage with their logos, images, or pictures. In 1989, the company received the first annual Quality Supplier Award, the Industry Star Award in 2004, and the Corporate Business Achievement Award for Outstanding Performance in 2008. For more information, visit www.endicia.com.

About Newell Rubbermaid Technology Global Business Solutions

In a world that demands greater productivity and measures it at every opportunity, Newell Rubbermaid's global technology solutions provide businesses, educational institutions, and consumers with innovative and easy ways to share, manage and organize information with improved efficiency and satisfaction. Our global technology brands are organized into four solutions:

• DYMO® Printing and Labeling Solutions are comprised of DYMO label makers and label printers, postage printing and CD/DVD printing solutions (www.dymo.com).
  

• CardScan® Contact Management Solutions are comprised of CardScan business card scanners and contact management software featuring CardScan At Your Service(TM) (www.cardscan.com), and DYMO File® software for document scanning into digital files (www.dymofile.com).
  

• Endicia® Internet Postage Solutions are comprised of Endicia online shipping and mailing solutions (www.endicia.com) as well as customized postage solutions (www.pictureitpostage.com).
  

• mimio® Interactive Teaching Solutions are comprised of mimio interactive whiteboard technology, digital ink recorders and student response systems (www.mimio.com).
  

These global technology brands complement the growing family of leading Newell Rubbermaid brands including Calphalon®, EXPO®, Goody®, Graco®, Irwin®, Lenox®, Paper Mate®, Parker®, Rolodex®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Waterman®.

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