Consider the Following Questions: Are Products Under Development That Require

question 74

Multiple Choice

Consider the following questions: Are products under development that require patent protection? Are we in compliance with the copyright license agreements into which we have entered? Is anyone infringing on our trademarks? Are company trade secrets leaking out to competitors? These are the types of questions that would be asked when conducting a(n) ________.

• A) intangible material examination
• B) intellectual property inventory
• C) intangible material inspection
• D) patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret review
• E) intellectual property audit

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.

Equipment

Durable assets used in the operation of a business, not intended for sale, that are used over time.

Journal Entry

A record in accounting that represents a transaction in the books of account, consisting of debits and credits.

Prepaid Rent

An asset account on the balance sheet representing rent payments made in advance of the rental period.