Acacia Subsidiary Sources Fundamental Website Technology Patent Portfolio

Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) announced today that a subsidiary has sourced rights in a patent portfolio related to technology that is fundamental for the efficient operation of websites on the Internet.

“We are rapidly becoming the leader in technology licensing and we continue to grow our base of future revenues by adding new patent portfolios,” commented Matthew Vella, CEO and President of Acacia Research Corporation.

ABOUT ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION

Founded in 1993, Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) is the industry leader in patent licensing. An intermediary in the patent marketplace, Acacia partners with inventors and patent owners to unlock the financial value in their patented inventions. Acacia bridges the gap between invention and application, facilitating efficiency and delivering monetary rewards to the patent owner.

For more information, visit: www.acaciaresearch.com

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