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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Washington, D.C. 20549 </FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Pursuant to Rule 13a-16
or 15d-16 of </FONT></P>

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    <td width="112"><b>2004</b>
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      File Number</font></td>
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      </font></b>
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      <div align="center"> <font face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=3><b>Research
        In Motion Limited</b> </font>
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      <div align="center">295 Phillip Street, <br>
        Waterloo, Ontario, Canada <br>
        N2L 3W8 </div>
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by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form
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      <p><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>News Release dated November 8, 2004
 (&#147;RIM Chairman and Co-CEO To Present at Scotia Capital Telecom & Tech Conference&quot;)</FONT></p>
<p><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>News Release dated November 8, 2004
 (&#147;Vodafone Launches BlackBerry In Portugal&quot;)</FONT></p>
<p><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>News Release dated November 8, 2004
 (&#147;Vodafone Introduces BlackBerry 7100v in Ireland&quot;)</FONT></p>

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<H1 ALIGN=RIGHT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>
                                                                               November 8, 2004</font></h1>
<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  </font></h1>
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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>RIM CHAIRMAN AND CO-CEO
TO PRESENT AT SCOTIA CAPITAL TELECOM &amp; TECH CONFERENCE </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3><I>Waterloo, Canada</I> &#150; Jim
Balsillie, Chairman and Co-CEO at Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), will
present at the Scotia Capital Telecom &amp; Tech Conference in Toronto on Wednesday,
November 10, 2004. The presentation, which is scheduled to begin at approximately 12:40 pm
Eastern Time, will be available via live audio webcast on RIM&#146;s website and can be
accessed by logging on at <U>www.rim.com/investors/events/index.shtml</U>. </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=3>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. 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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     <P ALIGN=CENTER>_________________ </P>


<b>Media Contact:</b><br>
Courtney Flaherty<br>
Brodeur Worldwide for RIM<br>
212.771.3637, cflaherty@brodeur.com<br><br>

<b>Investor Contact:</b><br>
RIM Investor Relations<br>
519.888.7465<br>
investor_relations@rim.net<br><br>


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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>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=3>Research In Motion, RIM and
BlackBerry are trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. Research In Motion and RIM are
registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in
other countries. All other brands, products and company names mentioned herein may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. </FONT></P>







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<P ALIGN=RIGHT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3><b>November 08, 2004</b> </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>VODAFONE LAUNCHES
BLACKBERRY IN PORTUGAL </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3><B>Waterloo, Ontario and Lisbon,
Portugal</B> &#151; Vodafone and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today
announced the launch of BlackBerry&reg; in Portugal. BlackBerry is a leading wireless
platform that enables always-on access to email, data and phone applications in a single
device. BlackBerry is available in Portugal immediately with the BlackBerry 7230&#153; and
the BlackBerry 7100v&#153; is expected to be available in December. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>BlackBerry allows mobile
professionals to manage their information and communications while on the go. The advanced
BlackBerry &#145;push&#146; technology means that messages are automatically delivered to
the user without the need to dial-in. BlackBerry devices feature integrated support for
email, phone, SMS, browser and organizer applications and feature optimized keyboards
ideal for composing and responding quickly to messages. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>The BlackBerry Enterprise
Solution&#153; is available immediately and provides a secure wireless extension to the
user&#146;s corporate email system and access to other supported business applications.
BlackBerry Enterprise Server&#153; supports Microsoft&reg; Exchange and IBM Lotus&reg;
Domino&#153; email environments (support for Novell GroupWise is expected to be available
later this year). </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>BlackBerry Internet Service&#153; is
expected to be available from Vodafone Portugal in the coming weeks. BlackBerry Internet
Service is designed for smaller firms and individual users and allows customers to
integrate their handset with up to 10 business or personal email accounts without the need
for a special server or IT support. </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>About Vodafone Portugal </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>Vodafone is the second largest
operator in the Portuguese Telecommunications market. Its activity is focused on voice and
data mobile services. It operates a nation-wide GSM cellular network and pioneered the
UMTS services in Portugal in the beginning of 2004. Vodafone Portugal also provides fixed
services, as a complement of its mobile offer and especially dedicated to the corporate
segment. Retaining the second largest share of the total market of Telecommunications
service revenues, after the historical operator, Vodafone is recognised as one of the best
Portuguese companies and as one of the best international cellular operators.
www.vodafone.pt </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>&#151; more &#151; </FONT></H1>

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<A NAME=A006></A>
<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=3>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>


<b>Media Contacts:</b><br>
Corporate  Communications,  Governance  Support  and Social<br>
Responsibility Department<br>
Vodafone<br>
+351 210 915 219<br>
press.pt@vodafone.com<br><br>

Courtney Flaherty<br>
Brodeur Worldwide for RIM<br>
+1 212.771.3637<br>
cflaherty@brodeur.com<br><br>


Tilly Quanjer<br>
Senior Communications Manager, RIM Europe<br>
+ 44 1784 223987<br>
tquanjer@rim.com<br><br>

<b>Investor Contact:</b><br>
RIM Investor Relations<br>
+1 519.888.7465<br>
investor_relations@rim.com<br><br>


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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>This news release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 relating to the anticipated demand for the BlackBerry platform, and
RIM&#146;s revenue and earnings expectations for the first and second quarters of fiscal
2005. The phrases and terms &#147;continuing escalation&#148; and &#147;expected to
be&#148; or &#147;expecting&#148; are intended to identify these forward-looking
statements. 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. Many factors could cause RIM&#146;s actual results, performance or
achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking
statements, including, without limitation: risks relating to RIM&#146;s intellectual
property; RIM&#146;s ability to enhance current products and develop new products;
RIM&#146;s reliance on carrier partners, third-party network developers and suppliers; and
intense competition. These risk factors and others relating to RIM&#146;s business and
industry are discussed in greater detail in the &#147;Risk Factors&#148; and
&#147;MD&amp;A&#148; sections of RIM&#146;s filings with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission and securities regulators in Canada. These factors should be
considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIM&#146;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. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>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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<P ALIGN=RIGHT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3><b>November 8, 2004</b> </FONT></P>

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<A NAME=A002></A>
<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>Vodafone Introduces
BlackBerry 7100v In Ireland </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3><B>Waterloo, ON</B> &#151; Vodafone
Ireland and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch
of the BlackBerry 7100v&#153;, a new stylish and lightweight addition to the
&#145;BlackBerry&reg; from Vodafone&#146; range. The BlackBerry 7100v offers new phone
features and delivers the most innovative voice/email/PIM solution available on the
market. It will appeal to users looking for a single device to cover both voice and data
needs. The BlackBerry 7100v is available from Vodafone Ireland immediately. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>Developed and manufactured by RIM,
the BlackBerry 7100v is the first of its kind available in Ireland. It enhances the range
of Vodafone&#146;s mobile email solutions for business customers and is aimed at the SME,
SoHo and Corporate markets. The BlackBerry 7100v is available with the BlackBerry
Enterprise Solution&#153; for corporate use and BlackBerry Internet Service&#153; for
smaller businesses and individual users. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>&#147;The BlackBerry range of devices
has proved to be hugely popular with Irish customers and the BlackBerry 7100v will appeal
to new users who want all the benefits of BlackBerry combined with a mobile phone in one
device. The combined voice and data services available on this single handset are designed
to help people work smarter and manage their time effectively,&#148; said Carolan Lennon,
Head of Marketing at Vodafone. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>&#147;The new BlackBerry 7100v with
its innovative SureType&#153; keyboard technology delivers a smooth experience to
customers looking for superior messaging capability in a mobile phone form factor,&#148;
said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion. &#147;We are
very pleased to be offering this new handset in Ireland together with Vodafone.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>The BlackBerry 7100v from Vodafone is
easy to set up and use, featuring a Vodafone branded user-interface and advanced
BlackBerry &#145;push&#146; technology that enables email to be delivered automatically to
the handset without the need for manual dial-up. In addition to 32MB of memory, the
handset offers advanced browser technology, international quad-band network compatibility,
a high performance internal antenna, speakerphone and Bluetooth support. It also features
a new and innovative QWERTY keyboard, dedicated &#145;Send&#146; and &#145;End&#146; phone
keys and a thumb-operated track wheel for fast and convenient navigation. The new SureType
keyboard technology from RIM supports the advanced messaging features required by business
customers. </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=3>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>


<b>Media Contacts:</b><br>
Courtney Flaherty<br>
Brodeur Worldwide for RIM<br>
+1 212.771.3637<br>
cflaherty@brodeur.com<br><br>

Tilly Quanjer<br>
Senior Communications Manager, RIM Europe<br>
+ 44 1784 223987<br>
tquanjer@rim.com<br><br>


<b>Investor Contact:</b><br>
RIM Investor Relations<br>
+1 519.888.7465<br>
investor_relations@rim.com<br><br>


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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>This news release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 relating to the anticipated demand for the BlackBerry platform, and
RIM&#146;s revenue and earnings expectations for the first and second quarters of fiscal
2005. The phrases and terms &#147;continuing escalation&#148; and &#147;expected to
be&#148; or &#147;expecting&#148; are intended to identify these forward-looking
statements. 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. Many factors could cause RIM&#146;s actual results, performance or
achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking
statements, including, without limitation: risks relating to RIM&#146;s intellectual
property; RIM&#146;s ability to enhance current products and develop new products;
RIM&#146;s reliance on carrier partners, third-party network developers and suppliers; and
intense competition. These risk factors and others relating to RIM&#146;s business and
industry are discussed in greater detail in the &#147;Risk Factors&#148; and
&#147;MD&amp;A&#148; sections of RIM&#146;s filings with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission and securities regulators in Canada. These factors should be
considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIM&#146;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. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>The BlackBerry, SureType 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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        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>November 8, 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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