MTLG Metrologic Instruments

BLACKWOOD, N.J., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Metrologic Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTLG), today announced that on May 10, 2006, PSC Scanning, Inc., a subsidiary of PSC Inc., filed a Complaint against Metrologic Instruments, Inc. in the United States District Court in Oregon. The essence of the claim is that Metrologic's Stratos product line of bi-optic scanners infringes two PSC patents. The suit seeks equitable relief and damages. Metrologic strongly disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend this action and its intellectual property. As reported in our first quarter earnings press release on May 9, 2006, Metrologic continues to show dramatic revenue growth and is gaining market share as verified by independent research organizations, outpacing the industry at large. Our consistent ability to grow sales extends to many product lines across the globe, allowing us to make inroads into markets previously dominated by only one or two manufacturers. Metrologic's Stratos product family was first introduced at the NRF (National Retail Federation) Trade Show on January 13, 2003. The applications for the patents on which PSC is basing their latest patent infringement lawsuit were filed on May 6, 2003 and June 1, 2004 and were issued to PSC on December 13, 2005 and January 31, 2006. There is no basis to any claim that Stratos was designed or marketed based upon PSC's intellectual property. About Metrologic Metrologic Instruments, Inc. ("Metrologic" or the "Company") is a global supplier of choice for data capture and collection hardware, optical solutions, and image processing software. Metrologic has been delivering innovative, quality products that are cost effective, reliable and supported by a superior level of personal service for nearly 40 years. Metrologic products are sold worldwide through Metrologic's sales, service and distribution offices located in The Americas, EMEA and Asia/Pacific. Metrologic provides its customers not only with a great deal, but a great deal more. For more information please call 1-800-667-8400 or visit http://www.metrologic.com/. Forward-Looking Statement Forward-looking statements contained in this release are highly dependent upon a variety of factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward-looking statements. Specifically, the factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include the outcome of this and other litigation involving the Company and the occurrence, timing and likelihood of success of any new business opportunities entered into by the Company. When used in this release and documents referenced, the words "believes," "expects," "may," "should," "seeks," or "anticipates," and similar expressions as they relate to Metrologic or its management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. For additional factors, please see Metrologic's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. DATASOURCE: Metrologic Instruments, Inc. CONTACT: Ann Anthony - Director, Investor Relations of Metrologic Instruments, Inc., +1-856-228-8100 x5507, or Web site: http://www.metrologic.com/

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