Research in Motion settles trademark infringement lawsuit with Samsung

Blackberry maker Research in Motion has confirmed that they have now settled a lawsuit filed against Samsung Electronics related to their Blackjack trademark.

RIM had claimed that the Samsung’s Blackjack cell phones were infringing its trademarks to the blackberry range of telecom products. The company said in a statement: “RIM is very pleased to have reached a mutually beneficial settlement agreement that includes immediate provisions for the protection of RIM’s valuable trademarks.”

However, RIM has not released the specific terms of the agreement. The company just mentioned that the deal includes “limitations on use of the Blackjack trademark and withdrawal of the U.S. Trademark Application for Blackjack”.