RAPIDPAT INTRODUCES PATENT AND TRADEMARK DIGITAL LIBRARIES(tm)

Now, organizations can create and deploy systems for local IP document management and retrieval.

February 10, 2003-Hoboken, NJ -- Cypheron Systems, LLC, a leader in compression software and a producer of IP databases and document delivery systems, today announced the availability of Rapidpat Digital Libraries(tm), or network-ready customized patent and trademark information systems. Delivered on CD or DVD, Rapidpat's Digital Libraries unite document copies and full-text data of the patents and trademarks that uniquely affect an organization's interests.

Rapidpat Digital Libraries provide a centralized data repository with search, retrieval and access functionality unique to an organization's needs. Prior art collections and other materials may be added to the Rapidpat Digital Library, providing organizations with a private, secure, one-stop system for accessing, sharing, and delivering document copies internally and externally as needed.

"For the first time, organizations can deploy in-house IP information systems that are strategically and economically advantageous. These systems increase staff productivity as they provide fast, firm-wide access to needed documents and IP information. They achieve a level of security and database scalability that online systems just can't match," commented David Anderson, co-founder of Cypheron Systems.

Rapidpat Digital Libraries make available any range of patents and trademarks of the complete United States Patent and Trademark Office patent and trademark collections, from 1790 and 1884 respectively, and can include 25 million documents of non-US patent documents and full-text data.

"In just a few weeks, any organization can deploy a customized system of the patent and trademark information that it needs on a private network, while at the same time reducing data acquisition costs by as much as 80% in just the first year," explained Mr. Anderson.

PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY
Rapidpat's proprietary compression technology is applied to each document to achieve between a 12:1 and 15:1 ratio of compression over standard PDF documents. The average patent in standard PDF format is 1.5 megabytes, while the average Rapidpat PDF document weighs in at just 100k-without quality loss.

"Rapidpat's compression opens a new world of possibilities for small and large organizations alike. Applied to any database, it substantially reduces the resources needed to deploy and maintain customized, integrated database systems that achieve a centralized, one-stop IP information system," commented Mr. Anderson. "Our compression effectively reduced the size of the US patent collection of 6.5+ million documents to just 42 DVDs, allowing organizations to effectively map and deploy in-house systems that are custom its needs" noted Mr. Anderson.

Rapidpat's compression is also available to reduce the size of existing data repositories; prior art and other materials can be compressed and added to the Rapidpat Digital Library for a single, integrated local database.

"Our compression combined with hard drive manufacturers releasing redundant hot-swappable 200+ gigabyte hard drives for less than $500 dramatically reduces the IT requirements for even a robust library. The library is a cost-effective solution for organizations who will benefit from a centralized local data repository-with potentially exponential benefits as the IP portfolio grows" noted Mr. Anderson.

CUSTOM ALERTS
Rapidpat provides Internet delivery of customized weekly and monthly alerts that synchronize an organization's ongoing need for newly released patent and trademark information with the Digital Library archive, to keep the database information timely.

Rapidpat's Digital Libraries include the documents, data, software, and installation support that an organizations needs to map and install its customized system. Once deployed, ongoing support, updates and customized services are available for an additional fee.

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Cypheron Systems, LLC is a leading producer of compression technology and IP information systems to the legal and business communities. Its Rapidpat product line provides the complete US Patent and Trademark Office patent collection of 6.5+ million patents on DVD, and Digital Libraries provide customized local patent and trademark information systems. Rapidpat produces IP information systems that enable organizations to plan, research, create, manage and strategically apply their IP holdings and know-how to achieve product leadership. For information, visit www.rapidpat.com, or phone 201-222-0026.