Overpeer, a Subsidiary of Loudeye, Acquires Patent from the University of Tulsa Covering Anti-Piracy on Peer-to-Peer Networks

Overpeer, a Subsidiary of Loudeye, Acquires Patent from the
University of Tulsa Covering Anti-Piracy on Peer-to-Peer Networks 


SEATTLE, June 8  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Overpeer, Inc., a subsidiary of
Loudeye Corp. (NASDAQ:LOUD), a worldwide leader in business-to-business digital
media solutions, today announced that it acquired U.S. Patent No. 6,732,180
from the University of Tulsa.  The patent defines a system for closely
imitating digital media files on peer-to-peer networks.  The technology covered
by this patent can impair the ability of peer-to-peer users from illegitimately
acquiring copyrighted files.

"The addition of this technology to our patent portfolio and anti-piracy
solutions strengthens our position in the marketplace and complements our focus
on offering innovative solutions to content owners," said Marc Morgenstern,
general manager of Overpeer.

The technology was co-developed at the University of Tulsa by Professor John
Hale, who is also director of the Center for Information Security at the
University, and Dr. Gavin Manes.

Loudeye's Overpeer subsidiary provides solutions for content owners to protect
their copyrighted media on the world's peer-to-peer networks.

About Loudeye Corp.

Loudeye is a worldwide leader in business-to-business digital media solutions
and the outsourcing provider of choice for companies looking to maximize the
return on their digital media investment.  Loudeye combines innovative products
and services with the world's largest digital music archive, a broad catalog of
licensed digital music and the industry's leading digital media infrastructure
enabling partners to rapidly and cost-effectively launch complete, customized
digital media stores and services.  For more information, visit
http://www.loudeye.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements are based
on current estimates and actual results may differ materially due to risks,
including the feasibility of new technologies; adverse or uncertain legal
developments with respect to the patent; and other risks set forth in Loudeye's
most recent Form 10-Q, Form 10-K and other SEC filings which are available
through EDGAR at http://www.sec.gov/.  Loudeye assumes no obligation to update
these forward-looking statements. 

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