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Generally, competition laws are very complex, and violations may carry severe consequences for the individuals involved and for our
Company. Certain violations are criminal offenses, and may include prison time for those found guilty by a court. If you have
marketing, sales or purchasing responsibilities, or if you have contact with competitors, you should be particularly familiar with the
applicable laws that pertain to your work. If you need further guidance, contact the Legal Department at legalcompliance@rim.com.
Q: Grayson is attending an industry conference on behalf of RIM. He meets with his old college friend, Annie, who now works for a
major RIM competitor. Annie tells Grayson that, if RIM charges a certain price for the newest BlackBerry smartphone model, she
will ensure her company charges the same price for its competing smartphone. Grayson knows he can’t agree to this, but isn’t sure
what he should do in this situation. What actions should he take?
A: First, Grayson must make it very clear to Annie that he will have nothing to do with this discussion. Price-fixing is an anti-
competitive topic, even the discussion of which could lead to serious consequences for Grayson and RIM—as well as for Annie and
her company. Then, Grayson must promptly report the incident to the Legal Department at legalcompliance@rim.com.
Participating in the Larger Telecommunications Community
As a leader in wireless telecommunications and technologies, our Company possesses a unique perspective and valuable expertise.
We exchange ideas and knowledge with our stakeholders and other industry participants, where appropriate. Specifically, RIM
actively engages with regulatory bodies, and participates in industry associations and technology standards bodies that seek to drive
innovation and promote access to our technologies for people across the globe.
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