Dale Corp. successfully patented a medical diagnostic machine. Five years after receiving the patent, Dale was legally challenged by Bisk Corp., which had a similar machine. Dale spent $600,000 to successfully defend the patent. How should Dale treat the $600,000?

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1. Dale Corp. successfully patented a medical diagnostic machine. Five years after receiving the patent, Dale was legally challenged by Bisk Corp., which had a similar machine. Dale spent $600,000 to successfully defend the patent. How should Dale treat the $600,000?