If NTP could actually put RIM/BlackBerry out of business, it might be a watershed event for patent reform.

I think your theory has legs. The BlackBerry devices are pervasive on Capitol Hill. Granted, their service will not be turned off if NTP succeeds, but they will have no next-generation device coming either. A big deal has already been made over that. This might inspire some lawmakers to take a long hard look at the patent situation. It would certainly be nice...

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