INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

Intangible assets consisted of the following:
(In thousands)
December 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Brand name and trademark (life indefinite)
$
1,510

 
$
1,510

 
 
 
 
Purchased technology (5-17 year lives)
$
1,441

 
$
1,441

Less: accumulated amortization
(1,226
)
 
(1,118
)
Purchased technology, net
$
215

 
$
323

 
 
 
 
Goodwill
$
185

 
$
185



With respect to our trademark and brand name, we continue to market products, release new products and product extensions and maintain and promote these trademarks and brand name in the marketplace through legal registration and such methods as advertising, medical education and trade shows. It is our belief that these trademarks and brand names will generate cash flow for an indefinite period of time. Therefore, we believe our trademarks and brand name intangible assets are not impaired. Goodwill results from our acquisition of Bovie Bulgaria, EOOD.

Amortization of intangible assets was $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. Amortization expense is classified within selling, general and administration expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

Amortization expense amounts for the next three years are expected to be approximately $0.1 million for 2017 through 2019.