RIM sued for patent infringement again

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Visto, which is partly owned by NTP, is the latest company suing Research In Motion for infringement of wireless messaging patents. Visto is also suing Microsoft and Good Technology. Visto officials say financial settlements would be smart in these cases. They also seem to be intentionally trying to start more RIM shutdown hysterics. Patent protection is as American as apple pie, but does anyone else think this is getting ridiculous? Email me.

For more on the suit:
- read this BusinessWeek article
- Apple pie is really from Britain

ALSO: McAfee claims patent on wireless app updates. Article