13. The facts are the same as in Example 4 except that instead of appreciating, the value of the patents decreases during the time they are owned by Company S as a result of unanticipated external circumstances. Under these circumstances, Company S is entitled to retain the proceeds of the sale, meaning that it will suffer the loss.
TPG2022 Chapter VI Annex I example 5
Category: TPG2022 Annex I to Chapter VI – Examples on Intangibles | Tag: Example - registred owner of patents, Intangibles, Loss
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