SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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2004
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| Commission File Number | 000-29898
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Research
In Motion Limited
(Translation of registrant’s name into English) |
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295 Phillip Street,
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3W8 |
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(Address
of principal executive offices)
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| Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40F. |
| Form 20-F ___________ | Form 40-F_____X_______ |
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| If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b) : 82-_______________ |
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Document 1. |
News Release dated December 20, 2004 (“RIM Provides Update On InPro II Licensing, S.a.r.l. vs. RIM Litigation") |
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Document 1
December 20, 2004
RIM Provides Update On InPro II Licensing, S.a.r.l. vs. RIM Litigation
Waterloo, ON — Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) provided an update today following a stipulated judgment in the InPro II Licensing, S.a.r.l. (“InPro”) vs. RIM litigation in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. In accordance with a stipulation of the parties, judgment will be entered in RIM’s favor and against InPro on all claims in InPro’s complaint for patent infringement. The judgment is subject to appeal by InPro. As previously disclosed, InPro filed an action against RIM in 2003 in connection with a patent relating to electronic devices having user-operable input means such as a thumb wheel.
RIM will continue to provide updates on this matter as material information becomes available. Further comment and details were not disclosed at this time.
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Investor Contact:Research In Motion and RIM 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.
SIGNATURES |
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.
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In Motion Limited (Registrant) | |||
| Date: | December 21, 2004 | By: | /s/ Rob Duncan (Signature)
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| Rob Duncan | |||
| Vice President, Corporate Controller | |||