intangible asset

• Actif non physique ayant une valeur pour l'entreprise, tel que les brevets, les marques, les droits d'auteur, la réputation ou la notoriété de la marque. Contrairement aux actifs corporels comme l'équipement ou l'immobilier, les actifs incorporels ne peuvent pas être touchés physiquement, mais ils sont juridiquement identifiables et souvent essentiels au succès financier à long terme.

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.

   actif incorporel

   • 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.