Impairment of intengible assets

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A toffee company discovers that its competitor is producing and selling what appears to be its patented toffee-coated popcorn for a cheaper price. The company sues its competitor for patent infringement, but its defense is unsuccessful and it loses the lawsuit. The companys chief financial officer adds the cost for the defense of the patent to the Patent account. The companys controller argues that the legal costs must be expensed, and that the remaining balance in the Patent account must be removed.

With whom do you agree and disagree? Why? Explain.

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