Blackberry Limited and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2021

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Property Plant And Equipment Useful Lives

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization. Amortization is provided using the following rates and methods:

Buildings, leasehold improvements and other	Straight-line over terms between 5 and 15 years
BlackBerry operations and other information technology	Straight-line over terms between 3 and 5 years
Manufacturing, repair and research and development equipment	Straight-line over terms between 1 and 5 years
Furniture and fixtures	Declining balance at 20% per annum

Intangible Asset Useful Lives

Intangible assets with definite lives are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization. Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the following terms:

Acquired technology	Between 3 and 10 years
Intellectual property	Between 1 and 29 years
Other acquired intangibles	Between 2 and 10 years