Acacia Research Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Acacia Patent Acquisition LLC, has acquired rights to patents relating to improved lighting technology.

"Acacia continues to grow its base of future revenues by adding new patent portfolios," commented Paul Ryan, Acacia Chairman and CEO. "As our licensing success grows, more companies are selecting us as their partner for the licensing of their patented technologies," concluded Mr. Ryan.

This patented technology redirects and redistributes light with high efficiency from a variety of sources including LEDs and has manyapplications includinginterior, exterior, architectural, automotive and aircraft lighting systems.

About Acacia Research Corporation

Acacia Research's subsidiaries develop, acquire, and license patented technologies. Acacia Research's subsidiaries control 100 patent portfolios, which include U.S. patents and certain foreign counterparts, covering technologies used in a wide variety of industries.

Information about Acacia Research is available at www.acaciatechnologies.com and www.acaciaresearch.com.