intangible asset

• Ein nicht-physischer Vermögenswert, der für ein Unternehmen von Wert ist, wie Patente, Marken, Urheberrechte, Goodwill oder Markenbekanntheit. Im Gegensatz zu Sachanlagen wie Maschinen oder Immobilien kann man immaterielle Vermögenswerte nicht physisch anfassen, sie sind jedoch rechtlich identifizierbar und oft entscheidend für den langfristigen finanziellen Erfolg.

A non-physical asset that has value to a business, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, goodwill, or brand recognition. Unlike tangible assets like equipment or property, intangible assets cannot be physically touched but are legally identifiable and often critical for long-term financial success.

1. Non-physical business resourceB2formal

   An asset that is not physical in nature, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, goodwill, and brand recognition, which provides value to a company.

   Immaterieller Vermögenswert

   • The company's brand reputation is its most valuable intangible asset.
   • Patents and trademarks are considered intangible assets on the balance sheet.
   • Goodwill, an intangible asset, often arises from business acquisitions.