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Note 5 - Commitments and Contingencies

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Note 5 - Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 5 – Commitments and Contingencies

 

License Agreement

 

In 2015, the Company entered into a licensing agreement which expires in February 2033. Per the agreement, the Company has an exclusive royalty-free license associated with semiconductor power switches which enhances its intellectual property portfolio. The Company will pay $100,000 annually under this agreement.

 

In April 2023, the Company amended a 2021 license agreement which expires in February 2034. Per the agreement, the Company has an exclusive royalty-free license associated with semiconductor drive circuitry which enhances its intellectual property portfolio. The Company will pay $50,000 annually under this agreement. At inception, the Company recorded an intangible asset and other long-term liability of $451,557, for the estimated present value of future payments under the licensing agreement.

 

At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the other long-term liability for the estimated present value of future payments under the licensing agreements was $1,165,089 and $838,458, respectively. The Company is accruing interest for future payments related to these agreements.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

The Company may be subject to litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business. The Company is not currently party to any legal proceedings.

 

Indemnification Obligations

 

The employment agreements of Company executives include an indemnification provision whereby the Company shall indemnify and defend, at the Company’s expense, its executives so long as an executive’s actions were taken in good faith and in furtherance of the Company’s business and within the scope of executive’s duties and authority.