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To: Zeev Hed who wrote (10105)	4/4/2000 2:28:00 PM
From: Jim Greif	Respond to of 60323

This just crossed, April 04, 2000 07:47 U.S. District Court Orders Trial to Resolve Patent Validity Lawsuit Between Lexar Media and SanDisk FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2000-- Court Cannot Resolve Patent Validity On Summary Judgment; Jury to Decide Issue as Trial Is Set for October Lexar Media today announced that United States District Court for the Northern District of California has ordered a long-standing patent dispute brought by SanDisk Corporation (Nasdaq:SNDK) to trial to decide the validity of SanDisk's patent (SanDisk Corporation v. Lexar Media, Inc., Case No. C98-1115 CRB). While the Court did conclude that some of Lexar's products contributorily infringe SanDisk's patent, the trial is set for October 23, 2000 to determine if the patent is valid and enforceable. "Lexar strongly believes that SanDisk's patent is invalid," said John Reimer, President and CEO, Lexar Media. "The Court's decision permits Lexar to pursue all of its invalidity arguments at the October 23, 2000 trial. We have always believed that the only way to conclude that we violate the '987 patent is to read the patent claims in a way we believe would ultimately invalidate the patent. That issue will be before the jury in October. Until then, we will continue to support our customers, pursue new business and solidify our technology leadership," said Reimer. About Lexar Media Lexar Media offers high-performance digital film and connectivity products. It designs, develops and markets a complete line of removable and reusable digital film in the three most popular industry formats: CompactFlash, SmartMedia and PC Cards. The company also offers easy-to-use connectivity products to transfer photographic images to the computer. Lexar Media is headquartered in Fremont and has a sales office in Tokyo. Information on Lexar can be obtained through its toll-free number 1-800-789-9418 or by accessing www.digitalfilm.com. Note to Editors: Lexar Media and the Lexar logo are trademarks of Lexar Media, Inc. Lexar Media Inc. is an authorized licensee of the CompactFlash trademark. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Lexar Media, Fremont Micael Wong, 510/413-1242 (Corp. Communications Manager) mikew@lexarmedia.com Carlton Osborne, 510/413-1220 (General Counsel) carlton@lexarmedia.com www.digitalfilm.com