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Cross Match Technologies Files Suit Against
Suprema, Inc. and Mentalix, Inc. to Enforce Patent Rights

February 17, 2010 – Cross Match Technologies, Inc., a global provider of biometric identity solutions, filed a lawsuit against Suprema, Inc. and Mentalix, Inc. on February 10, 2010, in the U.S. District Court in Tyler, Texas.

Suprema is based in Korea and manufactures the RealScan-D portable dual finger live scanner and RealScan-10 compact ten-print live scanner. Mentalix is based in Plano, Texas and distributes those products. Cross Match’s complaint alleges that Suprema’s live scan products infringe four of Cross Match’s patents that protect the company’s proprietary systems and methods, including its patented Auto Capture™ and rolled fingerprint capture capabilities, which allow for enhanced fingerprint acquisition.

Cross Match seeks a variety of relief from the Court, including a permanent injunction prohibiting Suprema’s and Mentalix’s sale of infringing products, as well as monetary damages, including treble damages for willful infringement and recovery of attorneys fees.

Cross Match has a rich history of innovation. The company and its subsidiaries have been granted over 110 patents and have many additional patent applications pending in the field of biometric identity solutions. Cross Match intends to vigorously enforce its intellectual property rights to protect its proprietary technologies.

About Cross Match Technologies
Cross Match Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of biometric identity management systems, applications and enabling technologies to governments, law enforcement agencies and businesses around the world. These solutions are used to capture and process the unique physical characteristics of individuals to establish and verify their identities. Offerings include multiple biometric technologies capable of wireless, mobile or stationary use that encompass fingerprint, palm and full-hand scanners, facial capture systems, iris scanning technology, document readers, biometric software, and related services. For more information, visit www.crossmatch.com.

Company Contact:
John B. Hinmon
VP, Global Marketing
(561) 493 7401 Office
(561) 346 5862 Mobile
john.hinmon@crossmatch.com