UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 26, 2017

DIGIMARC CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Oregon	001-34108	26-2828185
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

9405 SW Gemini Drive, Beaverton Oregon 97008

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(503) 469-4800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On April 26, 2017, Digimarc Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter-ended March 31, 2017. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by Digimarc Corporation, dated April 26, 2017 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 hereof).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:    April 26, 2017

By:	/s/ Charles Beck
	Charles Beck
	Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

DIGIMARC CORPORATION

FORM 8-K

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by Digimarc Corporation, dated April 26, 2017 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 hereof).