Precision Economics' intellectual property experts provide intellectual property valuations for tax financial reporting purposes as well as in various forms of litigation. In the tax arena, the value of intangible property often provides a basis for compensation calculations for cost-sharing arrangements. The value and nature of intellectual property also has implications for purchase price allocations in corporate acquisitions. These matters have covered a wide variety of property/industries, including:

• Brand names;
• Customer bases;
• Engineering designs and processes;
• Food and beverage recipes;
• Manufacturing know-how;
• Patents;
• Recorded music;
• Software;
• Technology; and
• other intellectual property.

"Projected and Actual Profits' Impact on Licensees," Tax Management Transfer Pricing Report, Vol. 17, No. 11, October 9, 2008, pp. 461-466.