When a Company Develops a Trademark the Costs Directly Related

question 71

Multiple Choice

When a company develops a trademark the costs directly related to securing it should generally be capitalized. Which of the following costs associated with a trademark would not be allowed to be capitalized?

• A) Attorney fees.
• B) Consulting fees.
• C) Research and development fees.
• D) Design costs.

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