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Note 3 - Intangible Assets, Net
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Notes to Financial Statements  
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Note 3 – Intangible Assets, Net

 

Intangible assets, net consisted of the following:

 

   

June 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 

Patents

  $ 2,051,182     $ 2,062,262  

Trademarks

    34,796       26,529  

Other intangible assets

    1,843,036       1,843,036  
      3,929,014       3,931,827  

Accumulated amortization - patents

    (474,618 )     (430,710 )

Accumulated amortization - other intangible assets

    (883,026 )     (813,651 )
    $ 2,571,370     $ 2,687,466  

 

At June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company capitalized $616,940 and $723,156, respectively, for costs related to patents that have not been awarded. Cost related to patents that have not yet been awarded are not amortized until patent issuance.

 

Amortization expense amounted to $56,883 and $113,283 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, and $54,699 and $109,399 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. Amortization expense for the succeeding five years and thereafter is $114,977 (remaining six months of 2026), $229,955 (2027-2030) and $884,837 (thereafter).

 

In the three months ended June 30, 2026, the Company conducted an evaluation and rationalization of its patent portfolio and recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $215,133. The impairment charge is included in general and administrative expenses.

 

Costs related to indefinite life trademarks are not amortized but are subject to evaluation for potential impairment.