CARLSBAD, Calif., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Patriot Scientific (OTC Bulletin Board: PTSC) today announced that Bull, a major information- technology company that designs and develops Intel- and IBM Power-based servers and software, has purchased a Moore Microprocessor Patent(TM) (MMP) Portfolio license from Patriot's licensing partner, Alliacense. Bull joins a roster of 17 other global system manufacturers that have purchased licenses over the past 18 months. "We're delighted to add European powerhouse Bull to our distinguished list of technology licensees," said President/CEO of Patriot Scientific, Jim Turley. "The technology we originally developed for our own products has proven increasingly useful to other companies' innovations as well." "We welcome Bull to our outstanding roster of MMP licensees," said Senior Vice President of Licensing at Alliacense, Mike Davis. "Licensing activity has increased in the past few weeks as the success in the recent Markman ruling has become known." On June 15, 2007, the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas issued a Markman ruling that confirmed the strength and broad scope of the MMP Portfolio. Patriot and Alliacense have established a highly successful global licensing program whereby royalty rates increase over time as the number licensees grows and uncertainties regarding the patented MMP technology are resolved. About the MMP Portfolio The Moore Microprocessor Patent Portfolio contains intellectual property that is jointly owned by the publicly held Patriot Scientific Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: PTSC) and the privately held TPL Group. The portfolio includes seven U.S. patents as well as their European and Japanese counterparts. It is becoming widely recognized that these patents protect fundamental technology used in microprocessors, microcontrollers, embedded processors, system-on-chip (SoC) and digital signal processor (DSP) chips. The MMP Portfolio is exclusively managed on behalf of Patriot Scientific by Alliacense, a TPL Group Enterprise. About Patriot Scientific Patriot Scientific is a leading intellectual-property licensing company that develops, markets, and enables innovative technologies to address the demands in fast-growing markets such as wireless devices, smart cards, home appliances and gateways, set-top boxes, entertainment technology, automotive telematics, biomedical devices and industrial controllers. Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., information about the company can be found at http://www.ptsc.com. Copies of Patriot Scientific press releases, current price quotes, stock charts and other valuable information for investors may be found at http://www.hawkassociates.com. An investment profile on Patriot Scientific may be found at http://www.hawkassociates.com/ptscprofile.aspx. About Bull, Architect of an Open World As one of the leading European IT companies, Bull delivers open, flexible, and secure information systems. The group helps public- and private-sector customers transform their information systems, applying its know-how and expertise in three main areas: -- Capitalizing on its extensive mainframe experience, Bull designs and produces robust, innovative and open servers, based on industry- standard technologies; -- Building on its alliances with leading ISVs, Bull develops and implements flexible and interoperable application infrastructures which give business processes the freedom to evolve; -- Bringing together recognized expertise in end-to-end IT security, Bull secures data and exchanges that are so critical in preserving customers' business integrity. Bull has a particularly strong presence in the public, healthcare, finance, telecommunications, manufacturing and defense sectors. Its distribution network and business partners cover more than 60 countries worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.bull.com. About Alliacense, Managing Intellectual Property Partnerships Alliacense is a TPL Group Enterprise executing best-in-class design and implementation of Intellectual Property (IP) licensing programs. As a cadre of IP licensing strategists, technology experts, and experienced business development/management executives, Alliacense focuses on expanding the awareness and value of TPL's IP portfolios. Founded in 1988, The TPL Group has emerged as a coalition of high technology enterprises involved in the development, management and commercialization of proprietary product technologies as well as the design, manufacture and sales of proprietary products based on those technologies and corresponding IP assets. For more information, visit http://www.alliacense.com. Moore Microprocessor Patent (MMP) and Alliacense are trademarks of Technology Properties Limited (TPL). PTSC and Ignite are trademarks of Patriot Scientific Corporation. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this news release looking forward in time involve risks and uncertainties, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions, trends in the products markets, variations in the company's cash flow, market acceptance risks, patent litigation, technical development risks, seasonality and other risk factors detailed in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Contact: Mindpik for TPL/Alliacense Tom Rigoli, 650-969-5986 rigoli@mindpik.com Hawk Associates for Patriot Scientific Investor Relations: Ken AuYeung or Frank Hawkins, 305-451-1888 info@hawkassociates.com The Hoffman Agency for Patriot Scientific Media Relations: John Radewagen, 408-975-3005 jradewagen@hoffman.com
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