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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Intangible Assets (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Policies  
Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

 

Costs associated with the acquisition of patents, trademarks, trade names, customer relationships, regulatory approvals & product certifications, license rights and non-compete agreements are capitalized, and are being amortized using the straight-line method over periods ranging from 5 to 20 years. UTMD’s goodwill is tested for impairment annually, in the fourth quarter of each year, using a fair value measurement test, in accordance with ASC 350. UTMD also performs impairment tests contemporaneously, if circumstances change that would more than likely reduce the fair value of goodwill below its net book value.  If UTMD determines that its goodwill is impaired, a second step is completed to measure the amount of the impairment loss. UTMD does not expect its goodwill to become impaired in the foreseeable future.  Estimated future amortization expense on intangible assets currently held, using the 2014 year-end 1.5586 USD/GBP and .8181 USD/AUD currency exchange rates, is about $2,544 in 2015, $2,512 in 2016, $2,496 in 2017,  2018 and  2019 (see note 2).