HRS Harris Corp.

Harris Corporation Comments on Patent Infringement Matters MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) said that last week the appeal was finalized in its cellular technology patent infringement case against Ericsson, Inc., and the company is confident that the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Court will uphold the jury verdict that was previously rendered in favor of Harris. In July 2003, a judgment was entered for $43 million plus attorney's fees and interest, which Ericsson appealed. "We are confident that the appeals court will uphold the jury verdict, and we look forward to a final resolution," commented Gene Cavallucci, vice president and general counsel for Harris. "Harris has a long history of licensing its patent portfolio and has used its portfolio both offensively and defensively over many years." In response to patent infringement proceedings announced today by NEC involving microwave radio equipment, Harris said it has been in discussions with NEC regarding this subject for more than two years. During these discussions, Harris has asserted a number of patents against NEC products that infringe upon certain Harris patents. "Harris believes that NEC's assertions and lawsuits are without merit, and the company will aggressively defend its position," Cavallucci said. "Harris has been a leading developer of microwave technology since 1958, and its intellectual property is a key asset in our leadership position." Harris Corporation is an international communications technology company focused on providing assured communications(TM) products, systems and services for government and commercial customers. The company's operating divisions serve markets for government communications, tactical radio, broadcast, and microwave systems. Harris provides systems and service to customers in more than 150 countries. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/. Forward-Looking Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions, and estimates related to litigation. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected outcome of the referenced cases are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Other factors that may impact the company's results and forward-looking statements may be disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Tom Hausman, +1-321-727-9131, or , or for investor relations, Pamela Padgett, +1-321-727-9383, or , both of Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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