Metrologic Receives Interim Ruling in Arbitration With Symbol Technolo

    Business Editors

    BLACKWOOD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2005--Metrologic Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ-NMS:MTLG), experts in optical image capture and processing solutions, who design, manufacture and market worldwide sophisticated imaging and bar code scanning solutions for a variety of applications, today announced it has received an interim ruling from the arbitrator in its ongoing arbitration proceedings with Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE-SBL).
    Earlier this year, the Company had requested a review of a portion of the previously announced ruling which found that certain of its products fell within the scope of the parties' existing license agreement. Today's ruling is the result of that review and confirmed the arbitrator's earlier finding that the MS9520 scanner is within the scope of the existing license. The interim ruling was limited to this issue and does not affect the arbitrator's earlier ruling in favor of Metrologic on eight of the eleven products involved. This decision does not address any claim for damages and is not a final award in this proceeding.
    The Company remains firm in its belief that the arbitrator's rulings in this matter are in direct contradiction with earlier rulings by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in the lawsuit commenced by Symbol concerning these same products where a final judgment was entered in favor of Metrologic. Metrologic does not believe this ruling by the arbitrator has changed this position and will continue its vigorous defense of these claims.

    About Metrologic
    Metrologic Instruments, Inc. ("Metrologic" or the "Company") designs, manufactures and markets bar code scanning and high-speed automated data capture systems solutions using laser, holographic and vision-based technologies. Metrologic offers expertise in 1D and 2D bar code reading, portable data collection, optical character recognition, image lift, and parcel dimensioning and singulation detection for customers in retail, commercial, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and postal and parcel delivery industries. In addition to its extensive line of bar code scanning and vision system equipment, the Company also provides a variety of highly sophisticated optical systems used by the commercial, government, and scientific communities. Metrologic products are sold in more than 110 countries worldwide through Metrologic's sales, service and distribution offices located in North and South America, Europe and Asia. For more information please call 1-800-667-8400 or visit www.metrologic.com.

    Forward Looking Statements
    Forward-looking statements contained in this release are highly dependent upon a variety of important factors which would cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward looking statements. Specifically, the factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include: the amount and timing of any damage award from the arbitrator and the final resolution of this litigation. When used in this release and documents referenced, the words "believes", "expects", "may", "should", "seeks", or "anticipates", and similar expressions as they relate to Metrologic or its management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. For additional factors, please see Metrologic's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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CONTACT: Metrologic Investor Relations: Ann Anthony, 856-228-8100 Email: a.anthony@metrologic.com

KEYWORD: NEW JERSEY INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE LEGAL/LAW COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING SOFTWARE SOURCE: Metrologic Instruments, Inc.

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