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Other Industry Participants’ Intellectual Property
At RIM, we respect the intellectual property rights of our suppliers, customers, competitors and all other third parties. If you have any
questions about obtaining permissions or licenses for any intellectual property not owned by our Company, please contact the Legal
Department at [e-mail].
Respecting Our Colleagues
We Create and Maintain a Positive Environment
Diversity
RIM’s success in capturing and maintaining a competitive global market share depends on our ability to understand and anticipate the
needs of our existing and potential customers, consumers, partners, investors and suppliers. Our customers—as well as our own high
standards—require that we have the best talent working together to innovate, make the right decisions, and deliver superior products
and services.
At RIM, we recognize that the ever-changing requirements of a diverse market and customer base require us to cultivate an agile,
inclusive culture where we can share a broad spectrum of perspectives and ideas. This environment enables a high level of employee
engagement and satisfaction. Our inclusive culture also helps us attract and retain a workforce that understands the diverse range of
customers we serve and communities where we work and live. By fully utilizing the rich experience and skills of our diverse
workforce, we deliver results for our diverse global customers.
For more information, please see our Diversity Guidelines.
Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination
Part of respecting our colleagues means refusing to discriminate against others. This means that we never make any employment-
related decisions based upon a person’s race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition,
sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other basis protected by law.
We must also ensure that our workplace is free from harassment. While the definition of harassment varies by location, at RIM it
includes any unwelcome conduct that has the purpose (or can be reasonably construed to have the effect) of creating an intimidating,
offensive or hostile work environment. Unwelcome conduct can take the form of physical, written or spoken remarks, videos or
pictures. Sexual harassment can include such acts as unwelcome sexual
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