Comments on: RIM vs Kik, Round 3: A Patent Infringement Suit

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:21:17 +0000

Meh.

I know the internet tends to root for the underdog, put IP is IP people. I’ve read (speculative) reports saying that Kik uses some of BBM’s code. I’m inclined to believe that since RIM hasn’t had a beef with similar products (What’sApp comes to mind).

I suppose we’ll see once this goes to court.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:24:47 +0000

“change” – nice.

Agreed that RIM should support Kik eventually, but they might stall it while they still enjoy some unique advantages in their messaging apps. Also, kicking Kik’s hind quarters in court might keep some Palm – er,RIM – features out of iOS and Android for a while longer.

By: Narayanan

Narayanan — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:19:06 +0000

One of the main reasons that RIM is able to keep its head above the water is the BBM driven market in the conservative Middle East and India. No way the are going to open it up ;)
On top of it, the whole BIS service is really a good money spinner for the carriers ! upwards of $20-40 a month!

By: riley

riley — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:59:22 +0000

Every survey focused on consumer/corporate smartphone adoption has RIM losing ground to Apple and Google.

RIM should focus their attention on innovation (i.e., developing new products and services), instead of acting like a 3-year old trying to protect their precious “toys.”

The world is “growing up” and RIMs throwing a temper-tantrum.

Just my two cents. I’m sure I have “change” coming.