Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, substantially all of which were acquired in the acquisition of TIW and OPT, consist of the following:

	Estimated Useful Lives	March 31, 2017						December 31, 2016
		Gross Book Value		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Gross Book Value		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value
		(In thousands)
Trademarks	indefinite	$	8,408	$	—	$	8,408	$	8,416	$	—	$	8,416
Patents	15 - 30 years	5,944		459		5,485		3,583		294		3,289
Customer relationships	5 - 15 years	26,440		648		25,792		18,057		168		17,889
Noncompete Agreements	3 years	171		13		158		—		—		—
		$	40,963	$	1,120	$	39,843	$	30,056	$	462	$	29,594

Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $0.7 million and none, respectively.