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Research In Motion Limited
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
On December 2, 2011, Garnet Digital, LLC (“Garnet Digital”) filed a lawsuit against the Company in the U.S. District Court for the
Eastern District of Texas (Tyler Division) along with 31 other defendants. Garnet alleges that the Company infringes U.S. Patent
No. 5,379,421 generally directed to using a terminal for accessing remote database information. The complaint seeks money damages,
a permanent injunction, and other relief that the Court may deem proper under the circumstances. The Company and Garnet Digital
settled all outstanding litigation on January 29, 2012 for an amount immaterial to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
On December 2, 2011, Digitude Innovations LLC (“Digitude”) filed a request that the ITC commence an investigation of alleged
unlawful importation by the Company, as well as seven other companies. With respect to allegations against the Company, Digitude
requests that the ITC issue orders prohibiting certain RIM products from being imported into the U.S. and sold in the U.S. Digitude
alleges that the Company infringes U.S. Patents Nos. 5,926,636 (“the ‘636 patent”); 5,929,655 (“the ‘655 patent”); 6,208,879 (“the
‘879 patent”); and 6,456,841 (“the ‘841 patent”). The patents are generally related to network management, I/O circuit design and
application screen selection. On December 2, 2011, Digitude also filed a companion complaint in the United States District Court for
the District of Delaware regarding the same patents. The Company and Digitude settled all outstanding litigation on March 29, 2012
for an amount immaterial to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
On December 6, 2011, Advanced Video Technologies LLC (“AVT”) filed a lawsuit against the Company in the U.S. District Court
for the Southern District of New York. AVT alleges that the Company infringes U.S. Patent No. 5,781,788 generally directed to a
single-chip video codec. The complaint seeks an injunction, money damages and other relief that the Court may deem proper under
the circumstances. Proceedings are ongoing.
On January 20, 2012, WI-LAN USA, Inc. and WI-LAN, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the Company in the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Florida alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,515,369 and 6,232,969. The patents are generally
directed to Bluetooth and character selection display interface. The complaint seeks an injunction and money damages. On February
21, 2012, WI-LAN USA, Inc. and WI-LAN, Inc. filed an amendment to the complaint, alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No.
6,240,088. The patent is generally directed to a message review feature. The Company’s answer is due on March 19, 2012.
Proceedings are ongoing.
On February 17, 2012, Pragmatus AV, LLC (“Pragmatus”) filed a complaint with the ITC against the Company along with 7 other
defendants. Pragmatus alleges that the Company infringes U.S. Patent Nos. 5,854,893 (the “’893 Patent”), 6,237,025 (the “’025
Patent”), 6,351,762 (the “’762 Patent) and 7,185,054 (the “’054 Patent”) generally relating to telephone and video conferencing. The
Complaint seeks orders prohibiting certain RIM devices from being imported into the U.S. and sold in the U.S. Proceedings are
ongoing.
On February 17, 2012, Pragmatus filed a lawsuit against the Company in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware,
alleging infringement of the ‘893, ‘0-25, ‘762, and ‘054 Patents. The Complaint seeks an injunction and money damages. Proceedings
are ongoing.
On March 9, 2012, Iswitch, LLC (“Iswitch”) filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
against the Company. Iswitch alleges that the Company infringes U.S, Patent No. 7,225,334 generally directed to voice over IP
technology. The Complaint seeks money damages and all other relief to which the Court may deem the Plaintiff be entitled.
Proceedings are ongoing.
On March 15, 2012 Varia Holdings LLC (“Varia”) filed a lawsuit against the Company in the United States District Court for the
District of Delaware. The complaint alleges infringement of U.S. Patent No 7,167,731 generally directed to emoticon input
technologies. The complaint seeks money damages and any and all other relief to which Varia may be entitled.
On March 16, 2012 Data Carriers, LLC (“Data Carriers”) filed a lawsuit against the Company in the United States District Court for
the District of Delaware alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,388,198 generally directed to proactive presentation of automating
features to a computer user. The complaint seeks money damages and any and all other relief to which Data Carriers may be entitled.
On March 30, 2012 Unifi Scientific Batteries, LLC (“USB”) filed a lawsuit against the Company in the US District Court for the
Eastern District of Texas (Tyler Division), along with 4 other defendant groups including Samsung and Texas Instruments. USB
asserted that the Company infringes U.S. Patent 6,791,298 generally directed to battery charging technology. The complaint seeks
money damages, an injunction, and other relief that the Court deems just and proper.
On April 2, 2012, NXP B.V. (“NXP”) filed a lawsuit against the Company in the US District court for the Middle District of Florida
(Orlando Division). NXP asserted that the Company infringes U.S. Patent Nos. 7,330,455; 6,434,654; 6,501,420; 5,597,668;
5,639,697; and 5,763,955. NXP alleges that its patents are generally directed to certain wireless technologies including 802.11 and
GPS, as well as certain methods of manufacture for semiconductor devices. The complaint seeks money damages, an injunction,
and other relief that the Court deems
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