X0201 42003-11-24 0000934549 ACACIA RESEARCH CORP ACTG/CBMX 0001189618 HAYNES CLAYTON J 500 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE 7TH FLOOR NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660 0100CFO, Treas. Sr. V.P. FinanceStock Option (Right to Buy)5.172003-11-244A0376200A2013-11-24Acacia Research-Acacia Technologies Common Stock37620169450DThe option shares are exercisable in twelve equal monthly installments upon Optionee's completion of each month of service measured from 1/2/06.Clayton J. Haynes2003-11-24