I've been on vacation for ten days, so no postings. While I was away, RIM settled their dispute with NTP for a multimillion dollar settlement. There's no indication, however, that the high profile case made any headway in addressing the intellectual property isues it raised, particularly in regard to the US patent laws as they are applied. However, the profile of the case may have some impact on legislators. It's good, however, that us Blackberry addicts will not be deprived of our balm while in the US. globeandmail.com : RIM, NTP settle BlackBerry patent war