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Intangible Assets

Nonphysical assets (such as franchises, brands, trademarks, patents, copyrights, patents, trademarks, unamortized debt discounts and deferred charges, goodwill, equities, mineral rights, securities and contracts as distinguished from physical assets) that grant rights, privileges, and have economic benefits for the owner.

Synonyms:
Intangibles