2 Trademarks1

1.2 Trademarks

The following marks are applicable for materials created for use in North America and for global distribution.

RIM Registered Marks and Trademarks When referencing BlackBerry products and services, use RIM Marks as adjectives. Avoid using the RIM Marks generically, as nouns or verbs and do not use them in the plural or possessive form. Also, be sure to follow the additional rules set out in the BlackBerry Trademark Rules section on this page.

RIM Marks that appear in the following list with a registered trademark symbol (®) are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries.

The absence of a RIM mark from this list does not mean that RIM does not use the mark, that the mark is not a registered trademark or trademark of RIM or that the BlackBerry product or service is not actively marketed or is not significant within its relevant market.

BlackBerry® BlackBerry®Built-InTM BlackBerry®ConnectTM BlackBerry®PearlTM BlackBerryanddataflowlogo Research In Motion® RIM® RIMlogo SureType® BlackBerry Trademark Rules 1.Use the RIM Marks as adjectives, not nouns.

Avoid using the RIM Marks as nouns. A trademark is an adjective to be used with the noun it modifies.

The BlackBerry wordmark should never be used alone. ✓ The BlackBerry®smartphone is… ✗ The BlackBerry®is…

2.Use the RIM Marks as adjectives, not verbs.

Avoid using the RIM Marks to describe the performance of an act. ✓ I will respond to your email using my

BlackBerry®smartphones ✗ I will BlackBerry you.

3. DonotusetheRIMMarksinpluralorpossessiveform. ✓ BlackBerry®smartphones ✗ BlackBerrys,BlackBerries,BlackBerry’s

4. Do not alter the RIM Marks. ✓ BlackBerry®, Research In Motion®, RIM® ✗ Blackberry, blackberry, Research in Motion, Rim

5. Do not combine the RIM Marks with other trademarks or other words to form new trademarks. ✓ BlackBerry®Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange ✗ BlackBerry®Enterprise Server – Microsoft® Exchange ✗ Microsoft®BlackBerry®Enterprise Server

6. Use the proper symbol for the RIM Marks. Always capitalize the product brand name and designate the trademark with the appropriate ™ or ® symbol. ✓ BlackBerry® ✗ BlackBerry™ 7.Use a Notice of Ownership and Disclaimer. A prominent notice should be used when any of the

RIM Marks appear on materials or web sites. See the

“Trademark Disclaimer”section for the appropriate trademark notice. 8.Do not alter the RIM or BlackBerry logos.

Incorrect use of the RIM or BlackBerry logos compromises the integrity and effectiveness of the logos.To ensure accurate and consistent reproduction of the logos, never alter, add to or attempt to recreate the logos. Always use the approved digital work available from RIM Marketing Communications (marcomm@rim.com) You may only use the RIM or

BlackBerry logos or RIM Marksif you have obtained prior approval from RIM Marketing Communications and your use complies with these guidelines.

Trademark Disclaimer

Use of any of the RIM Marks or imagery on printed materials and web sites must be accompanied by a trademark disclaimer identifying them as RIM Marks as follows:

Research In Motion, the RIM logo, BlackBerry, the BlackBerry logo and SureType are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries - these and other marks of Research In Motion Limited are used under license.