FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MARKSMEN REACHES MILESTONE OF 35,000TH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INVESTIGATION.

Glendale, CA., March. 17, 2005 – Marksmen President and CEO Ken Taylor, proudly announced a company milestone of conducting its 35,000th IP investigative case. During their 8 years in business, Marksmen has investigated trademark use for both clearance and infringement, copyright ownership issues as well as patent processes, business methods and prior art – all on an international scope. "We have a great team of investigators and managers, who have, with their good work, helped solidify our position as a leader in the IP investigative industry", said Taylor. "They deserve all of the credit for our reputation."

Partnerships with Verisign, Cyveillance and Vibrato enhanced Marksmen’s ability to reach this landmark. "We have been very pleased with our partner relationships, and they with us", added Taylor. "Synergy is always talked about in business everywhere you turn, but we have achieved it and to our collective customers' benefit."

About Marksmen

Founded in 1998, Marksmen is a world leader in IP protection services, including trademark clearance and enforcement investigations, determining business method patents and processes, establishing and locating prior art, due diligence, worldwide on-ground investigations, litigation support and Internet related infringements. Additionally, Marksmen negotiates for the purchase or sale of IP rights internationally and monitors the Internet for both Web content and domain name registrations.

For more information please see the company’s website at www.marksmen.com or contact:

Jeremy Johnson
818.827.5471
jjohnson@marksmen.com