Paperless Mail System Challenged in Court

Zumbox Issues Statement in Response to Pitney Bowes Lawsuit

Company Supplied -- Graphic Arts Online, October 13, 2009

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Zumbox, the first and only paperless postal system, issues a response to a lawsuit filed against the company today by Pitney Bowes Inc.

"We are confident that Zumbox is not in violation of, or infringing on, Pitney Bowes' patents in any way," said Zumbox CEO Donn Rappaport. "Further, we had no prior knowledge of this lawsuit before Pitney Bowes filed the suit and issued its press release today. We are just now reviewing the suit to better understand their motives."

About Zumbox

Zumbox is the world's first and only paperless postal system. The company has created a web-based platform for the delivery of paperless mail. For every U.S. street address, there is a corresponding digital mailbox - a Zumbox - enabling mail and other content to be sent as digital files and received online with no paper, printing or postage, and no scanning. Zumbox represents a more cost-effective and environmentally responsible way to send postal mail. It also represents a secure, data-rich, and spam-free alternative to commercial e-mail. As a marketing channel, Zumbox offers precise geo-targeting and analytics capabilities, while empowering consumers with greater control and convenience. Zumbox is a closed system with bank-level security and complies with PCI, HIPAA and BITS security standards. Zumbox is privately held and based in Westlake Village, CA, with offices in New York City. For more information, visit http://www.zumbox.com