Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Although not always easy to quantify, intangible assets are one of the primary sources of strong competitive advantages for businesses and a key source of economic moats. Patents are a legal barrier ...

You won't find them on financial statements, and they're not easily traded. But invisible assets can hold significant value, ...

As businesses shift toward knowledge-based industries and digital innovation, intangible assets are becoming increasingly important in financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and overall ...

In the latest edition of IPWatchdog Unleashed, I welcomed back Patrick Kilbride, who is a veteran in the trade and intellectual property policy communities. Drawing from his extensive experience ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bridging the narrowing divide between TradFi and FinTech. As Bitcoin bitcoin BTC fell by 60% last year amidst a backdrop of a weak ...

Explore what a wide economic moat is, how it safeguards competitive advantage, and strategies for businesses to maintain ...

Singapore has released a new decade-long roadmap paving out plans to boost its role as a global hub for intangible assets (IA) and intellectual property (IP). These are expected to include changes to ...

Corporate finance uses sophisticated models to value brands, patents and customer relationships. But individual expertise? Still guesswork masquerading as experience.

When taking an asset-based approach to valuing a company, most financial professionals would agree that determining the market value for a company's tangible assets is pretty easy. Cash is cash.

Intangible assets have become increasingly important in the modern economy, yet many funds still prioritize book value. Traditionally, businesses have been valued based on their book value, which is ...