The intangible assets section of Marigold Corporation's balance sheet at December 31, 2022, is presented here. Patents ($71,800 cost less $7,180 amortization) $63,400
Copyrights ($50,500 cost less $39,400 amortization) 11,100
Total $74,500
The patent was acquired in January 2022 and has a useful life of 10 years. The copyright was acquired in January 2016 and also has a useful life of 10 years. The following cash transactions may have affected intangible assets during 2023.
Jan. 2 Paid $45,000 legal costs to successfully defend the patent against infringement by another company.
Jan.- June Paid $43,000 to a quarterback to appear in commercials advertising the company's products. The commercials will air in September and October.
Sept. 1 Paid $43,000 to a quarterback to appear in commercials advertising the company's products. The commercials will air in September and October.
Oct. 1 Acquired a copyright for $257,000. The copyright has a useful life and legal life of 50 years.
Prepare journal entries to record the 2023 amortization expense for intangible assets.