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Rosetta Stone Anti-Piracy Efforts Thwart Counterfeit Products

2009 June, 19

Company Announces Copyright and Trademark Infringement Arrest

Rosetta Stone Inc. (NYSE:RST), a leading provider of technology-based language-learning solutions, announced today that the company’s aggressive software anti-piracy efforts have resulted in the arrest of Christopher W. Nappi for copyright and trademark infringement. Nappi was arrested on May 29, 2009 for selling counterfeit Rosetta Stone® language learning software by the Computer Crimes Unit of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (Florida).

“Rosetta Stone applauds the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office’s efforts to stop the production and sale of counterfeit software. The arrest of this individual sends a strong message that counterfeiting software has the potential to carry criminal penalties for those who choose to engage in such illicit activities,” said Michael Wu, general counsel, Rosetta Stone. “Detective Keith De Persia and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Computer Crimes Unit should be congratulated for their professionalism in the investigation that led to this arrest. Their work has a direct impact on helping protect consumers from pirated software and the risks associated with its use.”

Rosetta Stone continues its efforts to fight software piracy and supporting those, such as the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Computer Crimes Unit, who share the company’s commitment to protecting consumers. To report piracy of Rosetta Stone products or inquire about the legitimacy of Rosetta Stone products, consumers should e-mail piracy@rosettastone.com. To receive industry-wide information about software piracy, consumers can call the Business Software Alliance (BSA) Anti-Piracy Hotline at 1-888-667-4722.

For additional information, please visit www.rosettastone.co.uk

About Rosetta Stone Inc.

Rosetta Stone Inc. is changing the way the world learns languages. Rosetta Stone provides an interactive solution that is acclaimed for its speed and power to unlock the natural language-learning ability in everyone. Available in more than 30 languages, the Rosetta Stone language-learning solution is used by schools, organizations and millions of individuals in over 150 countries throughout the world. The company was founded in 1992 on the core beliefs that learning a language should be natural and instinctive, and that interactive technology can replicate and activate the immersion method powerfully for learners of any age.

Source: Rosetta Stone Inc.

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