FORM 6-K
Securities and Exchange Commission
washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of, November , 2002
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Research In Motion Limited
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
295 Phillip Street,
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
N2L 3W8
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the
information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No 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-_______________
DOCUMENT INDEX
Document Page No.
1. Press release dated November 8, 2002 in connection 4
with the signing of a BlackBerry software licensing
agreement between Research in Motion Limited and Nokia.
Document 1
Nokia and Research In Motion Sign
BlackBerry Software Licensing Agreement
Espoo, Finland and Waterloo, Canada - November 8, 2002 - Nokia (NYSE: NOK)
and Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today
announced that they have signed a BlackBerry(TM) software licensing
agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, RIM has granted Nokia the right
to use and distribute certain BlackBerry software in conjunction with Nokia
products on a global basis.
"As the world's leading mobile phone manufacturer, we understand the power
that mobility and messaging have when combined, especially for corporate
customers. By signing this software licensing deal with RIM, we are able to
provide another compelling option for mobile professionals to manage their
email while on the move," said Erik Anderson, Senior Vice President, Nokia
Mobile Phones.
"We are pleased to partner with a world leader like Nokia to deliver the
popular and proven BlackBerry wireless email experience to Nokia's
customers. BlackBerry provides a secure and extensible platform that will
enable IT departments to easily support Nokia mobile phones," said Jim
Balsillie, Chairman and Co-CEO at Research In Motion.
BlackBerry is a leading wireless enterprise platform that has been widely
deployed to provide wireless access to information. The BlackBerry
architecture supports enterprise requirements including back-end
integration, end-to-end security and push-based wireless applications.
Thousands of organizations across North America and Europe already use
BlackBerry with expansion beginning in Asia Pacific.
Further details of the non-exclusive licensing agreement between Nokia and
RIM were not disclosed.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its
experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company
has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of
mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet,
Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily
lives of people. Nokia is one of the most broadly held companies in the
world with listings on six major exchanges.
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion Limited 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's portfolio of award-winning products,
services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations
around the world and include the BlackBerry(TM) wireless platform, the RIM
Wireless Handheld(TM) 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.
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Media Contacts:
Nokia Mobile Phones
Communications
Tel: +358 7180 08000
E-mail: nokia.mobile.phones@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
Research In Motion
For North America and Asia Pacific:
Scott Pollard
Brodeur Worldwide for RIM
Tel: +1 212.771.3644
E-mail: spollard@brodeur.com
For Europe:
Tilly Quanjer
RIM Europe
Tel: +44 (0) 1784 223987
E-mail: tquanjer@rim.net
Investor Contact:
RIM Investor Relations
Tel: +1 519.888.7465
E-mail: investor_relations@rim.net
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the
exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited. All other brands,
products and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the
"safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation,
risks relating to possible product defects and product liability, risks
related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange
fluctuations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of
competition, technological changes, dependence on intellectual property
rights and other risks detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports
filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other
regulatory authorities.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Research In Motion Limited
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(Registrant)
Date: November 11, 2002 By: /s/ Dennis Kavelman
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(Signature)
Dennis Kavelman
Chief Financial Officer