Research In Motion continues to expand its distribution channels, despite pending legal actions that threaten its ability to do business in the United States. RIM's technologies will apprently be integrated into Sony Ericsson's mobile phones.

The pact is part of RIM's "BlackBerry Connect" licensing program that enables mobile device makers to tap into BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Web Client services.

This most recent agreement was announced with RIM's third-quarter earnings. RIM posted revenue of $153.9 million, up 22 percent during the three-month period, up from $125.7 million in the previous quarter and up 107 percent from $74.2 million in the same quarter of last year. Net earnings were $16.3 million, or 20 cents per share, better than last quarter's $2.1 million, or 3 cents per share profit.