Attention Business Editors:
RIM comments on patent complaint
WATERLOO, ON, Aug. 26 /CNW/ - Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM,
TSE: RIM) has learned that a complaint has been filed in the U.S. District
Court, Northern District of California. The complaint alleges that the sale
and marketing of certain RIM products infringe a patent held by Wireless
Access, Inc.
RIM became aware of the patent as a result of a letter sent to the
Company by Wireless Access' counsel offering to extend to RIM a non-exclusive
license under the patent for a one-time licensing fee of $4 million (U.S.).
Based upon a preliminary review of the patent by RIM's counsel, the
Company believes it has several meritorious defenses and intends to vigorously
assert them in due course.
About Research In Motion
Research In Motion Limited is a leading designer, manufacturer and
marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the mobile communications
market. Through development and integration of hardware, software and
services, RIM provides solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive
information including email, messaging, Internet and intranet-based
applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party
developers and manufacturers in North America and around the world to enhance
their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM's portfolio of
award-winning products includes the RIM Inter(at)ctive(TM) Pager product line,
the BlackBerry(TM) wireless email solution, wireless personal computer card
adapters, embedded radio-modems and software development tools. Founded in
1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market
(NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RIM). Investors may
contact investor_relations(at)rim.net. Customers may contact info(at)rim.net.
Research In Motion, RIM, the RIM logo, Inter(at)ctive, Inter(at)ctive
Pager, BlackBerry, the BlackBerry logo and 'Always On, Always Connected' are
trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. Research In Motion and RIM are
registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other brands,
products and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. Forward-looking statements in this
news release are made pursuant to the ''safe harbor'' provisions of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are
cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks relating to possible
product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales
and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, potential foreign risks
related to the year 2000 issue, continued acceptance of RIM's products,
increased levels of competition, technological changes, dependence on
intellectual property rights and other risks detailed from time to time in
RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission and other regulatory authorities.
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For further information: Mark Guibert, Director, Marketing, Research In Motion, (519) 888-7465, mguibert@rim.net; Dennis Kavelman, Chief Financial Officer, Research In Motion, (519) 888-7465, investor_relations@rim.net |
