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Under ASC 606, when is revenue from licensing intellectual property recognized upfront versus over time?

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It depends on the nature of the IP. FUNCTIONAL IP has standalone functionality that doesn't depend on the licensor's ongoing activities — software, completed film/music content, drug formulas,…

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