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Wriglee, Inc. went to court this year and successfully defended its patent from infringement by a competitor. The cost of this defense should be charged to
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1) patents and amortized over the legal life of the patent.
2) legal fees and amortized over 5 years or less.
3) expenses of the period.
4) patents and amortized over the remaining useful life of the patent.
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