INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
6.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
 
 
December 31,
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2013
 
2014
 
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
 
Gross carrying
amount
 
Accumulated
 amortization
 
Impairment
 
Intangible
assets,net
 
Gross carrying
amount
 
Accumulated
amortization
 
Impairment
 
Intangible
assets net
 
In-progess R&D
 
 
12,061
 
 
-
 
 
(7,170)
 
 
4,891
 
 
4,891
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
4,891
 
Intangible asset corresponding to acquired IPR&D of Bloxiverz
 
 
35,248
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
35,248
 
 
35,248
 
 
(2,937)
 
 
 
 
 
32,311
 
Total Intangible assets
 
$
47,309
 
$
-
 
$
(7,170)
 
$
40,139
 
$
40,139
 
$
(2,937)
 
$
-
 
$
37,202
 
 
Intangible asset corresponding to acquired IPR&D of Bloxiverz® has been amortized for the first time in the three month period ended March 31, 2014. The asset is amortized straight-line over a 3 years period.