RIM, NTP Settle Legal Dispute
So RIM finally broke down and paid off NTP…
RIM has paid NTP $612.5 million in full and final settlement of all claims against RIM, as well as for a perpetual, fully-paid up license going forward. This amount includes money already escrowed by RIM to date.
Since I did not follow the technical details of NTP’s claims or RIM’s arguments against patent infringement, I can’t comment on if I think this is a reasonable course of action for RIM. However, now that the uncertainty that has surrounded a “possible” shutdown of the Blackberry service, maybe we can all start looking forward to future devices and services from both companies.
