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Neptune Technologies and Bioressources Inc. (Nasdaq:NEPT) (TSX:NTB) announces that, pursuant to an agreement by the parties in the patent infringement litigation initiated by Neptune in the U.S. District Court in Delaware, the court has ordered a stay of the litigation until the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") concludes its inter partes re-examination of the Neptune patent at issue in the case, U.S. Patent No. 8,030,348 ("'348 patent").

During a January 17, 2012 webcast, Neptune advised that the defendants in the litigation – Aker Biomarine ASA, Aker Biomarine Antarctic USA, Inc., and Schiff Nutrition International, Inc. – would likely file a motion to stay the litigation in view of the re-examination proceedings.  On January 18, 2012, the defendants did, in fact, file in the Delaware court a motion to stay the litigation until the final conclusion of the re-examination process, including potential appeals to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.  The agreement reached by the parties, which the Delaware court today approved, limits the stay period to the conclusion of the re-examination process before the USPTO.

''During the stay period and the re-examination process, the '348 patent, which discloses and claims novel omega 3 phospholipid compositions suitable for human consumption, remains valid and enforceable. Neptune is confident that at the end of the re-examination process, the validity of the claims of the '348 patent will be reconfirmed,'' said André Godin, Neptune's Chief Financial Officer.       

About Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.

Neptune is an industry-recognized leader in the innovation, production and formulation of science-based and clinically proven novel phospholipid products for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical markets. The Company focuses on growing consumer health markets including cardiovascular, inflammatory and neurological diseases driven by consumers taking a more proactive approach to managing health and preventing disease. The Company sponsors clinical trials aimed to demonstrate its product health benefits and to obtain regulatory approval for label health claims. Neptune is continuously expanding its intellectual property portfolio as well as clinical studies and regulatory approvals. Neptune's products are marketed and distributed in over 30 countries worldwide.

About Acasti Pharma Inc.

Acasti Pharma (TSX-V:APO) is developing a product portfolio of proprietary novel long-chain omega-3 phospholipids. Phospholipids are the major component of cell membranes and are essential for all vital cell processes. They are one of the principal constituents of High Density Lipoprotein (good cholesterol) and, as such, play an important role in modulating cholesterol efflux. Acasti Pharma's proprietary novel phospholipids carry and functionalize the polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been shown to have substantial health benefits and which are stabilized by astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant. Acasti Pharma is focusing initially on treatments for chronic cardiovascular and cardiometabolic conditions within the over-the-counter, medical food and prescription drug markets.

About NeuroBioPharm Inc.

NeuroBioPharm is pursuing pharmaceutical neurological applications, and a clinical study for a medical food product with a multinational partner is already initiated. The development of a prescription drug candidate is currently in progress. Advanced clinical development and commercialization is planned to be carried out with multinational partners.

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CONTACT: Neptune Contact:
         Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.
         Andre Godin, CFO
         +1.450.687.2262
         a.godin@neptunebiotech.com
         www.neptunebiotech.com
         
         Howard Group Contact:
         Dave Burwell
         (888) 221-0915
         dave@howardgroupinc.com
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