What are intangible assets?

Intangible assets are non-physical assets that have value to a company but do not have a physical form. Examples of intangible assets include patents, trademarks, copyrights, brand recognition, customer relationships, and goodwill. These assets are not easily quantifiable and can be difficult to value, but they are important to a company's overall value and competitive advantage.

Intangible assets are assets that lack physical form. They are often referred to as "intellectual property" and can include items such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Other examples of intangible assets include:
- Goodwill
- Brand recognition
- Customer lists
- Data
- Software