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  • 02-28-2006, 03:59 PM
    SuzzyP
    Home > News > Press Releases
    BlackBerry Press Releases

    February 22, 2006

    RIM Provides Update on Patent Reexamination Proceeding

    Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) confirmed today that it has received a copy of a Final Office Action issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (the “Patent Office”) in the Director-initiated ex parte reexamination of NTP, Inc. Patent #6,067,451. This Final Office Action maintains the outright and complete rejection of all claims in the patent.

    All of the NTP patents have been rejected by the Patent Office in initial and second Office Actions, based in part on prior art not considered in the 2002 trial in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The rejections from the Patent Office were all based on multiple grounds, required the unanimous agreement of 3 senior patent examiners and are expected to withstand all future appeals by NTP.

    Patent #6,067,451 contains 2 of the 9 claims remaining in dispute and both claims were rejected in the Patent Office ruling disclosed today. Patent #6,317,592 contains 6 of the 9 claims remaining in dispute and all 6 claims were rejected in the Patent Office ruling disclosed by RIM on February 1, 2006. Patent #5,436,960 contains the last of the 9 claims remaining in dispute and that claim (which has already been rejected twice) is expected to receive a ruling in a Final Office Action from the Patent Office soon.

    About Research In Motion

    Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including e-mail, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

    This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws relating to RIM's plans and expectations regarding its dispute with NTP. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by RIM in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that RIM believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, in particular, the inherent uncertainty regarding the outcome of any litigation, and the risks and uncertainties and potential outcomes that are described in the risk factors titled "The Company May Infringe on the Intellectual Property Rights of Others" and the other risks described in the "Risk Factors" section of RIM's Annual Information Form for fiscal 2005, which is included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F for fiscal 2005, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the three months and nine months ended November 27, 2005 (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIM's forward-looking statements. RIM has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.
  • 02-28-2006, 03:14 PM
    SuzzyP
    i am sure it is around.. maybe Cnet has an article on it.....
  • 02-28-2006, 02:48 PM
    Gadgetgirl
    Wasn't there some news today about $450 million that either RIM refused to settle or that the other company refused to agree upon? I know I saw a blurb somewhere and darn if I can find it.
  • 02-28-2006, 12:13 PM
    SuzzyP
    Naw, too many others use it as well as government... They are too popular... They will have to pay a fine or something and promise to be good and then all will be right with the world.... lolol
  • 01-30-2006, 08:01 PM
    OBXVZW21
    they would be the only ones still aloud to use it. government officials and emergency workers.
  • 01-30-2006, 07:17 PM
    phpAdNetwork
    What does everyone think about RIM potentially having to shut down its services? I personally think it won't and can't happen, due to the government's reliance on their Blackberry Services.

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