Intangible Assets and Intellectual Property

Throughout the analysis of a business, the most obvious elements of value are tangible assets and working capital since they are actively used in the operation of the business. The intangible assets, however, often have a value, based on their overall contributions to the company's operations, which may greatly exceed the value attributed to tangible assets. These intangible assets are rarely individually negotiated in a transaction, but they usually become a significant portion of the total value of the business. With the great technological advances of the 21st century, intellectual property has become a significant component of total assets for many companies and, therefore, it is vital that these assets receive their fair market value from a valuation firm with extensive intellectual property experience.

MHP helps companies identify what intangible assets they have and determines their fair market values. The value of intangible assets is based on a complex analysis of their contributions to the income, well-being, and total value of a company as a whole. Through prior experience, the MHP valuation team has valuated intangible assets and intellectual property such as copyrights; trademarks and trade names; patents; buy-sell agreements; supplier and customer bases; franchises; proprietary technology; proprietary software; non-compete covenants; license agreements; trade secrets; and broadcast and FCC licenses.