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 (&#147;BlackBerry Expands Leadership in the Legal Sector with Integrated Email, Phone and Data Applications&quot;)</FONT></p>
<p><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>News Release dated February 2, 2004 (&#147;Bricker &amp; Eckler
LLP Selects BlackBerry Wireless Solution&quot;)</FONT></p>
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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>BlackBerry Expands
Leadership in the Legal Sector with Integrated Email, Phone and Data Applications </FONT></H1>

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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Popularity Continues to
Grow with Both Large and Small Law Firms </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>New York &#150; Legal Tech
Conference &#150; </B>The BlackBerry&reg; wireless platform, developed by Research In
Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), remains extremely popular in the legal sector as
RIM and its channel partners continue to expand the value of BlackBerry with integrated
email, phone and data applications. Over 85% of AmLaw 100* and 70% of AmLaw 200* law firms
have already selected BlackBerry; and small and medium-sized law firms are also broadly
deploying BlackBerry following the introduction of services for smaller companies by RIM
and its carrier partners. Both users and IT departments inside law firms are applauding
the impact of BlackBerry on productivity and client service. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;There&#146;s absolutely no
doubt about the effectiveness of BlackBerry during crunch time. The ability to do things
wirelessly is incredible and BlackBerry has greatly increased my productivity level and
ability to satisfy clients,&#148; said Jerry Markowitz, Managing Partner at Markowitz,
Davis, Ringel &amp; Trusty, P.A. &#147;I frankly don&#146;t know why anyone would have any
other product; BlackBerry is clearly the best on the market.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;Our firm initially deployed
BlackBerry as a technical support tool, and once our attorneys saw how BlackBerry
transformed the way we manage email and business communication, we knew a broader
implementation was next,&#148; said Peter Conn, CIO, Cole, Raywind and Braverman.
&#147;It&#146;s my job to ensure that our attorneys and support staff are utilizing the
best technologies to service our clients and maintain the highest levels of productivity.
I&#146;ve examined other technologies but I have found no better solution than BlackBerry
for secure, integrated, wireless access to our email and information.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>BlackBerry is an award-winning
solution that supports wireless access to a wide range of information and communications
through email, phone, corporate data, SMS, organizer and Internet applications. For
smaller firms, BlackBerry Web Client&#153; allows users to access multiple existing
corporate and/or personal email accounts from a single BlackBerry handheld. For larger law
firms with an IT department, BlackBerry Enterprise Server&#153; software tightly
integrates with Microsoft&reg; Exchange or IBM Lotus&reg; Domino&#153; and works with
existing enterprise systems to enable push-based, secure, wireless access to email and
other corporate data. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Through the Mobile Data Service
feature of BlackBerry Enterprise Server, many firms have also extended their corporate
applications to BlackBerry or enabled additional applications such as time and billing
management, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), case management, document management
and research tools. </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>-more- </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;Attorneys using BlackBerry
handhelds to wirelessly track their billable hours anywhere; whether away from the office,
in a meeting, at a client site, or at home will record their time more accurately,&#148;
said Jim Tharpe, President, at Advanced Productivity Software, Inc., developer of DTE
(Distributed Time Entry). &#147;Integrating DTE with BlackBerry greatly enhances attorneys
efficiency by ensuring that billable time is more accurately captured and not a minute of
billable time is lost.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;Westlaw is a powerful research
service that provides access to a vast library of legal and business information,&#148;
said Terry Dick, Director of Technology Marketing, Thomson West, developer of Westlaw.
&#147;Attorneys can use their BlackBerry handhelds to wirelessly retrieve cases, statutes,
regulations, news, public records, topical materials and more. Wireless access to this
information through BlackBerry provides attorneys with increased productivity regardless
of their location.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>About Research In Motion
(RIM) </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>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 email, 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 to data. RIM&#146;s portfolio of award-winning products,
services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world
and include the BlackBerry&reg; wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld&#153; product
line, software development tools, radio-modems 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. </FONT></P>

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<B>Media Contacts:</B><BR>
Courtney Flaherty<BR>
Brodeur Worldwide for RIM<BR>
(212) 771-3637<BR>
cflaherty@brodeur.com<BR></FONT></TD>
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<B>Investor Contact:</B><BR>
RIM Investor Relations<BR>
(519) 888-7465<BR>
investor_relations@rim.net<BR></FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>* The Am Law 100 and Am Law 200 are
the definitive rankings of America&#146;s largest law firms compiled by American Lawyer
Media, Inc. </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>-more- </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Forward-looking statements in this
news release are made pursuant to the &#147;safe harbor&#148; provisions of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as
&#147;intend&#148; and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information
available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking
statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability,
risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations,
the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism,
international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes
in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM&#146;s products,
increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of
new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on
intellectual property rights and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in
RIM&#146;s periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>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. </FONT></P>




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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>Bricker &amp; Eckler LLP
Selects BlackBerry Wireless Solution </FONT></H1>

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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>BlackBerry Helps Bricker
&amp; Eckler Attorneys Increase Productivity and Customer Satisfaction </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>Cleveland, OH </B>&#150; Bricker
&amp; Eckler LLP, one of Ohio&#146;s leading law firms, today announced that it has
selected the BlackBerry&reg; wireless solution from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:
RIMM; TSX: RIM) to meet its wireless communication and information needs. Bricker &amp;
Eckler is well known for its innovation and integration of new technologies in the
practice of law and has adopted BlackBerry to help increase productivity and enhance
customer satisfaction. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;We&#146;ve tested BlackBerry
handhelds for some time and our lawyers love them,&#148; said Richard Simpson, Managing
Partner at Bricker &amp; Eckler. &#147;It&#146;s a real timesaver to send and receive
email from any location, when you are on the go.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Between frequent trips to the
courthouse and client meetings, Bricker &amp; Eckler&#146;s attorneys spend a significant
amount of time away from the office. In the past, lawyers would use their mobile phones to
receive pertinent messages, coordinate with colleagues and manage calendars. With mobile
phones now banned in the courtroom, there is a need for a non-disruptive and secure way
for attorneys to stay connected to the office for quick access to important, and often,
confidential information. The firm sought to provide its attorneys with handhelds that
would meet these criteria and also integrate easily with their existing Microsoft&reg;
Outlook email, calendar and contact lists. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>After implementing a pilot program,
the firm distributed BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds&#153; to partners, associates and
certain staff members. The IT department installed BlackBerry Enterprise Server&#153;
behind their firewall, which leverages the firm&#146;s existing information system by
integrating with Microsoft Exchange. BlackBerry Enterprise Server software meets client
privacy and IT security requirements by providing end-to-end encryption using Triple DES
(Data Encryption Standard). With BlackBerry, Bricker &amp; Eckler attorneys quickly
discovered an increase in productivity by having wireless access to email and data. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Bricker &amp; Eckler also utilizes
the Mobile Data Service feature of BlackBerry Enterprise Server, which enables
&#147;always-on access&#148; to corporate applications and information via BlackBerry
handhelds. For example, each BlackBerry handheld is equipped with an application that
provides the ability to print or fax attachment contents from BlackBerry handhelds while
on the go, enabling Bricker &amp; Eckler attorneys to fully use the information they
receive. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;I&#146;m not a gadget person,
but you can&#146;t pry my BlackBerry handheld out of my fingers,&#148; said Charlotte
Patin, CIO, Bricker &amp; Eckler. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Bricker &amp; Eckler has realized
several benefits since introducing BlackBerry, including increased productivity and
customer satisfaction. The BlackBerry solution enables attorneys to easily stay in touch
without having to carry a laptop and dial-in to check email. Also, when working on cases
from remote locations, attorneys are automatically alerted to last-minute information and
enjoy an overall increase in productivity. According to a survey conducted by Bricker
&amp; Eckler, most attorneys proclaim BlackBerry to be an essential tool for their
business. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;I&#146;d lose at least a half
an hour a day at my desk if I did not have my BlackBerry. It allows me to sort through an
average of 20 to 30 emails per day, keep my calendar up-to-date and keep me in
communication with clients, attorneys and my secretary. INVALUABLE!&#148; says Stephen
Gray, Partner, Litigation Department. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>In addition to productivity benefits,
Bricker &amp; Eckler attorneys are more accessible to their clients with BlackBerry, and
the firm has seen an increase in client satisfaction. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;My BlackBerry handheld has
provided me with the technology to keep in touch with the office and our clients whether
or not I am in the office,&#148; said David A. Rogers, Partner, Bricker &amp; Eckler bond
department. &#147;It helps me stay connected and productive, truly offering a great
benefit for my clients, the firm and me &#150; personally.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>About Bricker &amp;
Eckler LLP </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Bricker &amp; Eckler is one of
Ohio&#146;s leading law firms. Located in Columbus and Cleveland, the firm represents
individuals as well as corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, health
care facilities, school districts and municipalities. Dedicated to comprehensive client
service, Bricker &amp; Eckler offers services focused on both industry sectors and
traditional practice areas. For more information on Bricker &amp; Eckler, visit
www.bricker.com. </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>About Research In Motion
(RIM) </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>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 email, 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 to data. RIM&#146;s portfolio of award-winning products,
services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world
and include the BlackBerry&reg; wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld&#153; product
line, software development tools, radio-modems 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. </FONT></P>

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<B>Media Contacts:</B><BR>
Amy Anderson<BR>
Bricker &amp; Eckler<BR>
(614) 227-8890<BR>
aanderson@bricker.com<BR></FONT></TD>
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Courtney Flaherty<BR>
Brodeur Worldwide for RIM<BR>
(212) 771-3637<BR>
cflaherty@brodeur.com<BR></FONT></TD>
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<B>Investor Contact:</B><BR>
RIM Investor Relations<BR>
(519) 888-7465<BR>
investor_relations@rim.net<BR></FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Forward-looking statements in this
news release are made pursuant to the &#147;safe harbor&#148; provisions of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as
&#147;intend&#148; and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information
available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking
statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability,
risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations,
the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism,
international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes
in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM&#146;s products,
increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of
new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on
intellectual property rights and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in
RIM&#146;s periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>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. </FONT></P>





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<TD><P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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, thereunto   duly
authorized. </FONT></P><P>&nbsp;
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<p></P><table width="600" border="0"><tr><td width="33">&nbsp;</td><td width="209">&nbsp;</td><td colspan="2"><div align="center"><b><font face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=3>Research
        In Motion Limited </font></b></div><hr><div align="center">(Registrant) </div></td></tr><tr><td width="33">Date:</td><td width="209"><div align="center"><u>February 2, 2004</u></div></td><td width="59">By:</td><td width="271">/s/ Rob Duncan <hr><div align="center">(Signature)
</div></td></tr><tr><td width="33">&nbsp;</td><td width="209">&nbsp;</td><td width="59">&nbsp;</td><td width="271">Rob Duncan</td></tr><tr><td width="33">&nbsp;</td><td width="209">&nbsp;</td><td width="59">&nbsp;</td><td width="271">Vice President, Corporate Controller</td></tr></table>


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