Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Note 3 - Intangible Assets

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Note 3 - Intangible Assets
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Notes to Financial Statements  
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 3 – Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets, net consisted of the following:

 

   

March 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2025

   

2024

 

Patents

  $ 1,828,834     $ 1,770,374  

Trademarks

    22,861       22,767  

Other intangible assets

    1,843,036       1,843,036  
      3,694,731       3,636,177  

Accumulated amortization - patents

    (369,291 )     (349,279 )

Accumulated amortization - other intangible assets

    (709,588 )     (674,900 )
    $ 2,615,852     $ 2,611,998  

 

At March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company capitalized $586,649 and $541,081, 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.

 

At March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company capitalized $22,861 and $22,767, respectively, for costs related to trademarks. Costs related to indefinite life trademarks are not amortized but are subject to evaluation for potential impairment.

 

Amortization expense amounted to $54,700 and $52,697 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Amortization expense for the succeeding five years and thereafter is $164,099 (remaining nine months of 2025), $218,798 (2026-2029) and $967,051 (thereafter).