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Intangible Assets
9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Intangible Assets
6.Intangible Assets

 

   Cost
$
   Accumulated amortization
$
   Cumulative impairment
$
   December 31,
2019
Net carrying value
$
   March 31,
2019
Net carrying value
$
 
                     
Patents and technical information   35,852,556    (6,330,111)   (20,457,255)   9,065,190    9,746,255 
Software licensing *   11,683            11,683     
Customer lists *   100,000            100,000     
Patents and certifications *   500,000            500,000     
                          
Patents and technical information   36,464,239    (6,330,111)   (20,457,255)   9,676,873    9,746,255 

 

*Acquired as part of a business combination - see Note 7.

 

On May 17, 2013, the Company entered into an Assignment of Assets agreement with EnviroTechnologies, Inc. ("Enviro"), a non-related party, whereby the Company acquired various patents and technical information related to the manufacture of a wet scrubber for removing sulphur, other pollutants, and the particulate matter from diesel engine exhaust. The intangible assets were initially recorded at the estimated fair value of stock in a share exchange with Enviro, assumed obligations as well indebtedness forgiven. The patents are being amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of 17 years.