The provisions of this article retroactively become effective on January 1, 2011, and apply only to a patent developed in this state in tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2011, and to a patent purchased, leased or licensed for use on or after that date for direct use in the taxpayer's manufacturing process or product in this state.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 11-13AA-12

  • Manufacturing: means any business activity classified as having a sector identifier, consisting of the first two digits of the six-digit North American Industry Classification System code number of thirty-one, thirty-two or thirty-three. See West Virginia Code 11-13AA-3
  • Patent: means a United States patent issued pursuant to 35 U. See West Virginia Code 11-13AA-3
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10