Acacia Research to Present at AeA Classic Financial Conference

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today it will present at the AeA Classic Financial Conference on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 and Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego, CA.

Acacia will make nine presentations over two days.

Presentation Dates and Times:

• Tuesday, November 4, 2008 – Hourly from 2:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. PT
• Wednesday, November 5, 2008 – Hourly from 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. PT

Over 800 investors are expected to participate in the AeA Classic Conference hosted by AeA, the nation’s largest high-tech trade association.

ABOUT ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION

Acacia Research’s subsidiaries develop, acquire, and license patented technologies. Acacia Research’s subsidiaries control 99 patent portfolios, which include U.S. patents and certain foreign counterparts, covering technologies used in a wide variety of industries.

Information about Acacia Research is available at www.acaciatechnologies.com and www.acaciaresearch.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon our current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties, including the recent economic slowdown affecting technology companies, our ability to successfully develop products, rapid technological change in our markets, changes in demand for our future products, legislative, regulatory and competitive developments and general economic conditions. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, recent and forthcoming Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Forms 8-K and 8-K/A, and other SEC filings discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.