Langer Industries had one patent recorded on its books as of January 1, 2008. This patent had

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Langer Industries had one patent recorded on its books as of January 1, 2008. This patent had a book value of $240,000 and a remaining useful life of 8 years. During 2008, Langer incurred research and development costs of $96,000 and brought a patent infringement suit against a competitor. On December 1, 2008, Langer received the good news that its patent was valid and that its competitor could not use the process Langer had patented. The company incurred $85,000 to defend this patent. At what amount should patent(s) be reported on the December 31, 2008, balance sheet, assuming monthly amortization of patents?


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Intermediate Accounting principles and analysis

ISBN: 978-0471737933

2nd Edition

Authors: Terry d. Warfield, jerry j. weygandt, Donald e. kieso

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