The IPKat: BlackBerry

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Results for BlackBerry

The Rebranding of Blackberry: Of Geese, Ganders and Keys

We suggested rebranding as the KatBerry, but to no avail ... As probably many Kat readers are well aware, Research in Motion (RIM) issu...

Neil Wilkof - Friday, February 15, 2013

The Rebranding of Blackberry: Of Geese, Ganders and Keys

Reviewed by Neil Wilkof on Friday, February 15, 2013 Rating: 5

Is rebranding the key to reversing BlackBerry's fortunes?

Last month here we observed that there is a chasm between the world of trade marks and branding. There is no industry where branding appear...

Neil Wilkof - Friday, July 02, 2010

Is rebranding the key to reversing BlackBerry's fortunes?

Reviewed by Neil Wilkof on Friday, July 02, 2010 Rating: 5

Friday frolics

South African actress and celebrity Charlize Theron is being sued for wearing a Dior watch, after accepting a large sum of money for agree...

Jeremy - Friday, February 09, 2007

Friday frolics

Reviewed by Jeremy on Friday, February 09, 2007 Rating: 5

Mowser trap "obvious"

Back in early 2006 Mr Justice Pumfrey upheld the patent revocation claim brought by BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion Ltd (RIM) against In...

Jeremy - Thursday, February 08, 2007

Mowser trap "obvious"

Reviewed by Jeremy on Thursday, February 08, 2007 Rating: 5

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