3M Rochford Thompson and IRIS Corp. Berhad announced today that they have amicably resolved their patent infringement litigation pending in the United States Court of Federal Claims relating to passport scanners for reading e-passports.

The settlement includes the grant of a non-exclusive license to 3M under IRIS’s U.S. Patent No. 6,041,412 entitled “Apparatus and Method for Providing Access to Secured Data or Area,” and its related foreign and continuation patents. The settlement also includes the dismissal of the lawsuit between IRIS Corp. Berhad, Winston Williams, the United States, 3M Rochford Thompson, and Fulcrum IT Services Company, pending before the United States Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. The specific terms of the settlement agreement are confidential.

About 3M

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $24 billion in sales, 3M employs 79,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com.

About IRIS Corp. Berhad

IRIS Corp. Berhad is a publicly listed company and a global solutions provider with core expertise in trusted identity, digital business, farming and environmental solutions. Incorporated in 1994, IRIS produces Electronic Identification cards and Electronic Passport solutions for the global market. IRIS pioneered the concept and technology for the world’s first electronic passport in 1998 and 2 years later, introduced the convenience of automated immigration clearance gate for self-service border control processing. IRIS employs 600 people in its HQ in Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit www.iris.com.my

3MDonna Fleming Runyon, 651-736-7646orIRISConnie Yee, 603-8996 0788Head of Marketing