Intangible Assets, Net
The following table provides the components of identifiable intangible assets, all of which are finite lived.
 December 31,
 20252024
Purchased intangible$3,858 $3,858 
Purchased patent509 509 
4,367 4,367 
Less: accumulated amortization(4,367)(4,367)
Intangible assets, net$— $— 
There was no amortization expense incurred during the year ended December 31, 2025. Amortization expense was $78 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
In June 2024, in connection with a termination of an agreement, the Company recorded a gain on termination of the contract in the amount of $1,500, which was partially offset by an adjustment to the remaining balance of $1,200 of the intangible asset. The net gain of $300 was recorded within Other income, net on the Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the year ended December 31, 2024. See Note 7, Material Agreements.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 4, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 5, 2025
2023Mar 5, 2024
2022Mar 31, 2023
2021Mar 8, 2022
2020Mar 9, 2021
2019Mar 11, 2020
2018Mar 14, 2019

About Goodwill & Intangibles Disclosures

Goodwill and intangible asset disclosures reveal the premium paid in acquisitions and how management assesses whether that premium retains its value. Since goodwill is no longer amortized under US GAAP, the annual impairment test is the only mechanism that adjusts carrying values downward — making the assumptions behind that test critically important for investors.

Key signals: a history of goodwill impairments suggests management consistently overpays for acquisitions. Watch the gap between reporting unit fair value and carrying amount — when fair value exceeds carrying amount by less than 10-20%, a small decline in business performance could trigger a write-down. For finite-lived intangibles, examine useful life assumptions across customer relationships, technology, and trade names; aggressive estimates inflate near-term earnings. Compare total intangibles-to-total-assets ratios against peers to assess acquisition dependency. Rising goodwill as a percentage of equity can signal balance sheet fragility.