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Related Party Transactions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]

3. Related Party Transactions

 

Since January 1, 2009, the Company has licensed a portion of its office Space to three companies affiliated with Steven N. Bronson who is BKF's Chairman and President. Specifically, BKF licensed office space and use of facilities to Catalyst Financial, LLC, 4net Software, Inc. and Ridgefield Acquisition Corp. (collectively the "Licensees") for monthly fees of, $500, $100 and $100, respectively. Each of the licenses are on a month to month basis. Steven N. Bronson is the owner and principal of Catalyst Financial LLC ("Catalyst Financial"), a full service securities brokerage, investment banking and consulting firm. Mr. Bronson is also the President and majority shareholder of 4net Software, Inc. and Ridgefield Acquisition Corp., both publicly traded companies. Effective March 1, 2011, the Company modified the License Agreement for Catalyst Financial. Specifically, Catalyst Financial agreed to take more space at the Company's Offices and the monthly license fee paid by Catalyst to the Company, increased to $2,500 per month or $30,000 per year. Effective October 1, 2011, the Company modified the License Agreement for Catalyst Financial and decreased the monthly license fee to $2,000 per month or $24,000 per year. Effective October 1, 2012, the Company modified the License Agreement for Catalyst Financial and decreased the monthly license fee to $100 per month or $1,200 per year.

 

Commencing, October 1, 2011, the Company licensed office space to Interlink Electronics, Inc., which is another company affiliated with Steven N. Bronson at a monthly license fee of $2,000. The license with Interlink Electronics, Inc. terminated on February 28, 2012.