Document Security Systems, Inc. Awarded New European and Canadian Digital Prism Technology Patents

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DMC; "DSS"), a world leader in the development and manufacturing of products and packaging containing optical deterrent and authentication technologies that help prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud from the use of desktop scanners and copiers, is pleased to announce today that it has been issued nine new patents covering seven European Countries and Canada.

All patents are associated with DSS's new digital "Prism" authentication and anti-counterfeiting technology which was recently highlighted as a "Covert security technology for plastic smart cards" on page 39 of a comprehensive industry white paper by Imperial Capital entitled, "Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection.  A copy of the white paper may be found here: http://www.imperialcapital.com/rpt/Industry/user/f554d9e1.PDF.  

In addition to "Smart Cards," Prism also can protect labels, packaging, documents, currency and vital records.

Michael Caton, Chief Technology Officer of Document Security Systems, Inc., stated, "Based on our testing, Prism technology is the most powerful anti-scanning technology on the market.  That's important because according to the U.S. Secret Service, scanning is the most prevalent method used by counterfeiters.  Prism has never been captured by any scanning device regardless of the resolution which makes it 100% effective as an inexpensive authentication technology for all brand owners. The technology is inexpensive since it is easily applied in the traditional or digital print production process and it does not require expensive, slow, hardware and software add-ons like competitors are offering."  

Patrick White, CEO, stated, "I am really proud of the innovation of our engineers and our legal team at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP for their excellent work on our valuable and growing intellectual property portfolio."

About Document Security Systems, Inc

Document Security Systems is a technology company in the security and protection services sector which develops and manufactures products and packaging containing patented and patent pending optical deterrent technologies that help prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud from the use of the most advanced scanners, copiers and imaging systems in the market. The company owns over 30 different patented and patent-pending technologies and products which protect valuable documents and printed products from counterfeiters and identity thieves. The company has 3 manufacturing facilities which produce secure printing, packaging and plastic ID cards.  Document Security Systems' customers, which include international governments, major corporations and world financial institutions, use its covert and overt technologies to protect a number of applications including, but not limited to, currency, vital records, brand protection, ID Cards, Smart Cards internet commerce, passports, gift certificates and packaging.  Document Security Systems' strategy is to become the world's leading producer of cutting-edge security technologies for paper, plastic and electronically generated printed assets

More information about Document Security Systems, Inc. and its products and services can be found at www.documentsecurity.com, www.plasticprintingprofessionals.com, www.protectedpaper.com, www.dpirochester.com and www.premiercustompkg.com.

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