A business asset is any property of value—including tangible assets (real estate, machinery, buildings, building fixtures, tools, vehicles, equipment, computers, printers, furniture, warehouse shelving, cash, inventory), and intangible assets (accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, software licenses, vendor relationships, corporate brand, patents, copyrights, trademarks, goodwill, trade secrets).
In Ohio, a business asset encompasses anything of value owned by a business. Tangible assets include physical items such as real estate, machinery, buildings and their fixtures, tools, vehicles, equipment, computers, and inventory. Intangible assets are non-physical and include items such as accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, software licenses, business relationships, brand reputation, and intellectual property rights like patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. Ohio's Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governs the treatment of many business assets, particularly in transactions where assets are used as collateral. Additionally, Ohio state statutes and federal laws provide specific regulations for the protection and transfer of intellectual property. It's important for businesses to properly manage and protect their assets, as they are critical to the operation and value of the business.