Crane Company from time to time embarks on research program when a special project seems to offer possibilities. In 2016 the company expands $331,500 on a research project, but by the end of 2016 it is impossible to determine whether any benefit will be derived from it.

The project is completed in 2017, and a successful patent is obtained. The R&D cost to complete the project are $ 121,500. The administrative and legal expenses incurred in obtaining patent number 472-1001-84 in 2017 total $18,300. The patent has an expected useful life of 5 years. Record theses costs in journal entry form. Also record patent amortization (full year) in 2017.

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(to record one year's amortization expenses)

In 2018, the company successfully defends the patent in extended litigation at a cost of $58,400, thereby extending the patent life to December 31, 2025. What is the proper was to account for this cost? Also, record patent amortization (full year) in 2018.

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(to record legal cost of successfully defending patent)

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(To record one years amortization)