intangible asset

• Un activo no físico que tiene valor para un negocio, como patentes, marcas comerciales, derechos de autor, reputación empresarial o reconocimiento de marca. A diferencia de los activos tangibles, como equipos o bienes raíces, los activos intangibles no pueden tocarse físicamente, pero son jurídicamente identificables y a menudo esenciales para el éxito financiero a largo plazo.

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.

   Activo intangible

   • 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.