Ericsson, the pioneer and world leader in 2G, 2.5G and 3G mobile technologies, has concluded a worldwide patent license agreement with Research In Motion, the developer of the BlackBerry(TM) wireless solution.
Under the terms of the worldwide, royalty-bearing agreement, Ericsson has granted Research In Motion a non-exclusive license under Ericsson's patent portfolio for the GSM, GPRS, EDGE and CDMA2000 mobile telephony standards. This allows Research In Motion to develop, manufacture and sell products in broad, global wireless technology markets using the leading mobile technology from Ericsson. In return, Research In Motion provides royalty payments, as well as a reciprocal license to Ericsson.
The agreement confirms Ericsson's strong patent portfolio in mobile technology and standards implementation, and specifically gives Research In Motion access to Ericsson's portfolio of patents - the most extensive in the industry for 2G, 2.5G and 3G. Ericsson has the industry's strongest R&D commitment with over 10,000 granted patents worldwide.
With this agreement, Ericsson accelerates the development of Mobile Internet and further leverages on our technology leadership and patent portfolio. The Ericsson's intellectual property rights portfolio is exceptionally strong and is required by any company developing 2G, 2.5G and 3G products.
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communication through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication in the world.
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Peter Olofsson, Director Public Relations
Ericsson Corporate Communications
Phone: +46 8 719 1880 / +46 70 267 3445
E-mail: peter.olofsson@lme.ericsson.se
Research In Motion
Investor Relations
Phone: +1 519 888 7465
E-mail: investor_relations@rim.net
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 around the world to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products includes the RIM Wireless Handheld(TM) product line, the BlackBerry(TM) wireless solution, embedded radio-modems and software development tools. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario RIM operates offices in Canada, the United States and Europe. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RIM).
For more information, visit www.rim.net.