We are precluded by law from discussing the substance of that exchange. RIM expects to continue communications through that channel.
As NTP knows, RIM and NTP had been communicating with each other through the court-appointed mediator during the last several days.
To be clear, RIM doesn't believe an injunction is appropriate.
Of course, any product can be overused ... so people should listen to their own bodies and adjust their routine if necessary. But I would caution against confusing rare examples of overuse with the typical experience.
NTP obviously wants to fight through the media, but RIM has made every effort to demonstrate respect for the legal system and to comply with the court-ordered confidentiality restrictions in this case.
Instant messaging and local content are two increasingly important areas of focus for mobile applications.
[It] is acting with special dispatch to address the court's concern and the public interest.
NTP has been improperly attempting to slow down the anticipated rejections from the patent office, even going so far as to recently attempt to bog down the patent office with a highly unusual request to process filings for over 30,000 new patent claims.
RIM has consistently acknowledged that Supreme Court review is granted in only a small percentage of cases and we were not banking on Supreme Court review.
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