Acacia Research to Present at 17th Annual Needham Growth Conference January 14, 2015

Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) announced today that its CEO and President, Matthew Vella, will discuss Acacia's patent licensing business at the 17th Annual Needham Growth Conference. Mr. Vella’s presentation will take place on Wednesday, January 14 at 9:20 AM (EST) / 6:20 AM (PST).

There will also be a live webcast which can be accessed at Acacia’s website. http://acaciaresearch.com/news-events/#events

ABOUT ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION

Founded in 1993, Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) is the industry leader in patent licensing. An intermediary in the patent marketplace, Acacia partners with inventors and patent owners to unlock the financial value in their patented inventions. Acacia bridges the gap between invention and application, facilitating efficiency and delivering monetary rewards to the patent owner.

For more information, visit: www.acaciaresearch.com

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