GNPX 2017 Annual Report

F-9 Intellectual Property Intellectual property consists of external legal and related costs associated with patents and other proprietary technology acquired, licensed by, or maintained by us that we believe contribute to a probable economic benefit toward such patents and activities. These legal costs incurred in connection with the patent applications and patent maintenance are capitalized. Intellectual property is stated at cost, to be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation We use the fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based compensation for options granted to employees, independent consultants and contractors. We measure options granted at fair value determined as of the grant date, and recognize the expense over the periods in which the related services are rendered based on the terms and conditions of the award. Generally, where the award only has a service condition, the requisite service period is the same as the vesting period. Financial Instruments We have elected the Fair Value Option to account for the Investment Unit at fair value as a combined hybrid financial instrument containing a Warrant and a Note (see Investment Unit Note). Prior to its exercise, the Warrant component was not classified within equity, as the exercise price of the warrants was affected by the market price of our stock in a future qualifying financing transaction and was not considered to be indexed to our own stock. The Note is not classified within liabilities, as our management can determine the timing of the repayment obligation, if any. As a result, the Warrant and Note that comprised the Investment Unit were aggregated and classified within the mezzanine section of the balance sheet. Due to the contingent terms of the financial instruments, changes in the fair value of the Investment Unit were calculated and realized in earnings. There were no changes in the fair value of the Investment Unit at December 31, 2017. Long-Lived Assets We review long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles held and used for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In evaluating the fair value and future benefits of its intangible assets, management performs an analysis of the anticipated undiscounted future net cash flow of the individual assets over the remaining amortization period. We recognize an impairment loss if the carrying value of the asset exceeds the expected future cash flows. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were no deemed impairments of our long-lived assets. Recent Accounting Developments Accounting pronouncements issued but not effective until after December 31, 2017 are not expected to have a significant effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Note 3 – Intellectual Property We have exclusive license agreements on thirty (30) issued and two (2) pending patents for technologies developed by researchers at the National Cancer Institute, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. These patents comprise various therapeutic, diagnostic, technical and processing claims. These license rights will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated period of useful lives of the underlying patents or the license agreements. Note 4 – Investment Unit The Texas Emerging Technology Fund (“TETF”) was created as an incentive for economic development to the Texas economy by providing financial support that leverage private investment for the creation of high-quality technology jobs in Texas. The award received required us to comply with certain performance conditions to ensure the monies the Company received were used for development activities in the state of Texas, and that we maintained our corporate nexus in Texas. Further, in connection with the award, the Company issued an Investment Unit to the TETF. As further described below, the Investment Unit consists of a Promissory Note and a Right to Purchase: Promissory Note The Promissory Note is an obligation to repay the $4.5 million principal amount, with interest accrued at 8% per annum, but only if an event of default occurs prior to August 13, 2020. If no event of default occurs prior to August 13, 2020, the Promissory Note and all related interest will be cancelled.