Although not always easy to quantify, intangible assets are one of the primary sources of strong competitive advantages for businesses and a key source of economic moats. Patents are a legal barrier ...

As businesses shift toward knowledge-based industries and digital innovation, intangible assets are becoming increasingly important in financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and overall ...

Unlike physical assets such as machinery or real estate, intangible assets lack a physical presence. They include things like brand recognition, customer loyalty, patents, copyrights and business ...

The national, and many times global, reach of most businesses, regardless of size and physical location, continues to drive the ever increasing importance and value of intangible assets. In fact, a ...

If a firm faces troubled times during a stable market, strong advertising can carry it through. But when the market is turbulent, a firm's R&D is more likely to help save it from bankruptcy. A new ...

CPAs NEED TO ADVISE COMPANIES ON appropriate disclosure to financial statement users of intangible assets, acquired either separately or as part of a business combination. AUDITORS AND CORPORATE ...

As COVID-19 shakes up investment conventions, companies with intangible assets are being more appreciated for their volatility cushion. During COVID-19 fueled sell-off in Q1, equities from ...

For the past 15 years I have been writing articles and commentaries in the hope of educating those new to the intellectual property world about the counter-intuitive characteristics that comprise the ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The only AI and blockchain-based tool that removes the complexity and cost of valuing and transacting IP, allowing enterprises to achieve greater ROI for their intangible assets DAVOS, Switzerland, ...

Several press articles in recent weeks have anticipated the upcoming enactment of the Ministerial Decree which will eventually implement the Italian Patent Box regime. The Ministry of Economics and ...