Novato Inc. went to court this year and successfully defended its patent from infringement by a competitor. The cost of this defense should be charged to a. patents and amortized over the remaining useful life of the patent O b. expenses of the period c. patents and amortized over the legal life of the patent d. legal fees and amortized over 5 years or less

Novato Inc. went to court this year and successfully defended its patent from infringement by a competitor. The cost of this defense should be charged to a. patents and amortized over the remaining useful life of the patent O b. expenses of the period c. patents and amortized over the legal life of the patent d. legal fees and amortized over 5 years or less

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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