Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation, Claims and Assessments

From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of business. Litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm its business.

Licensing and Royalty Agreements

On March 1, 2010, the Company was assigned a Development and License agreement, dated January 1, 2009, with Daniel Dougherty (the “License Agreement”). Under the terms of the License Agreement, the royalty rate payable by the Company is 6% of net sales up to $500 thousand of net sales (as defined in the agreement) for each year under the License

Agreement; 4% of net sales from $500 thousand up to $2.5 million of net sales for each year under the License Agreement; 2% of net sales from $2.5 million up to $20 million of net sales for each year under the License Agreement; and 1% of net sales in excess of $20 million of net sales for each year under the License Agreement.

In order to continue exclusivity, the Company shall pay a minimum royalty of $125,000 each year.

The Company incurred approximately $123 thousand and $305 thousand of royalty expenses for the three and six months ended July 31, 2024, respectively, compared to $129 thousand and $318 thousand for the three months ended July 31, 2023, respectively. Royalty expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.