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INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
During the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, the Company recognized $1,124,644, $1,138,631, and $448,456, respectively, in amortization expense on the patents. The amortization expense has been included in research and development expense.
In January 2015, the Company discontinued development of the OHR/AVR118 program. In connection with this decision, the OHR/AVR118 patent portfolio is no longer being maintained and the remaining $338,906 in unamortized patent costs have been impaired (Patent cost of $600,000 less $261,094 previously amortized).
The estimated future amortization of intangibles for the next five years is as follows:
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