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Reflects net changes to the recorded value of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, for foreign currency translation adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount of these intangible assets to fair value.

No definition available.

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Derecognition of intangible assets related to the divestment of non-core product rights

No definition available.

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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an intangible asset (excluding goodwill) to fair value.

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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges.

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