Released on: February 27, 2008, 3:08 am

Press Release Author: Wyatt Technology

Industry:

Press Release Summary: Wyatt Technology Corporation announced today the filing of
its lawsuit against Malvern Instruments, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Spectris, Plc. (London Stock Exchange symbol SXS).

The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of
California, requests the Federal Court to halt further infringement of Wyatt's
copyrighted software and other materials by its competitor Malvern Instruments, Inc.
Wyatt also seeks damages for false advertising by Malvern who is allegedly using
third party test data to promote their Zetasizer Nano Systems.


Press Release Body: SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA (January 4, 2008) - Wyatt Technology
Corporation announced today the filing of its lawsuit against Malvern Instruments,
Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spectris, Plc. (London Stock Exchange symbol
SXS).

The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of
California, requests the Federal Court to halt further infringement of Wyatt's
copyrighted software and other materials by its competitor Malvern Instruments, Inc.
Wyatt also seeks damages for false advertising by Malvern who is allegedly using
third party test data to promote their Zetasizer Nano Systems.

Dr. Philip Wyatt, Chairman and CEO of Wyatt stated: "I am particularly surprised and
saddened that a subsidiary of so distinguished a British firm would so blatantly
ignore U.S. and California laws regarding our protected materials. We have requested
the Court to redress this unlawful behavior and protect the customers from
deception. Once the facts are appropriately considered by Malvern's parent company,
we believe that they will take all appropriate corrective measures against those
Malvern employees involved in this attempt to steal what they were unable to
purchase."

Geofrey Wyatt, President of Wyatt added: "Malvern's attempt to gain unlawful and
accelerated access to markets in which they have never significantly participated
cannot be permitted to continue. Passing off our DynaPro data as their own is
egregious enough. But to have copied such a vast array of our works and materials is
startling. We intend to vigorously pursue recovering economic damages as well as
statutory penalties imposed by law for Malvern's ongoing conduct."

To learn more about Wyatt Technology's Dynapro Titan Plate reader, please visit
booth #5629. Alternatively please visit www.wyatt.com or e-mail info@wyatt.com

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About Wyatt
Based in Santa Barbara, California, Wyatt Technology is the world's leading provider
of instruments for absolute macromolecular characterization. With over 35 years'
experience developing multi-angle light scattering detectors, working with customers
in the biotechnology, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, academic and
government arenas, Wyatt prides itself on its entrepreneurial spirit, and the
uniqueness of its offerings. The Company's groundbreaking technology and
uncompromising levels of customer care make Wyatt the global hallmark in its field.
For more information, please visit www.wyatt.com

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