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3M and Clear Focus Imaging Settle Patent Infringement Dispute Over One-Way Vision Graphics

SANTA ROSA, CA – March 16, 2006 – 3M Innovative Properties Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M, and Clear Focus Imaging announce that they have resolved a patent infringement suit filed in the United States District Court in Northern California in October 2005 relating to the sale of one-way vision graphics.

As a result, 3M will continue to be a licensee of Clear Focus Imaging for one-way vision graphics products under three patents owned by Clear Focus Imaging: U.S. Patent Numbers 5,525,177; 5,609,983; and 5,773,110.

3M has been a licensee of Clear Focus Imaging for almost ten years and both companies have played a major role in the development of the market for one-way vision graphics.

About Clear Focus Imaging, Inc.

Clear Focus Imaging is a leading manufacturer of perforated, pressure-sensitive vinyl films for the sign and digital-imaging industries. Since its inception in 1994, the company has remained at the forefront in opening up new, premium advertising space through a complete line of window graphics films. Clear Focus is committed to providing the highest quality products to its customers to help them expand their capabilities, capitalize on emerging markets and increase their client base for greater profitability.

A privately held company based in Santa Rosa, California, Clear Focus distributes its products in more than 50 countries worldwide and has an office in the United Kingdom. More information is available at www.clearfocus.com.

Clear Focus and One Way Vision are trademarks of Clear Focus Imaging, Inc.

About 3M –  A Global, Diversified Technology Company

Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company’s customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M’s brands include icons such as Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the company’s 69,000 people use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in

major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com.

Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M.

Media Contacts:

Judy Bellah, Clear Focus Imaging

(707) 544-7990

Donna Fleming, 3M

(651) 736-7646

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