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Commitments and Contingencies - Settlement and Royalty Indemnity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Settlement and Royalty Indemnification | $ 4,327 | $ 5,656
Legal settlements | 0 | 5,050
Legal settlements and accruals | 4,327 | 10,706
Settlement and Royalty Indemnification, long-term | 1,076 | 5,382
Legal settlements and accruals, long-term | 1,076 | 5,382
Total legal settlements and accruals | $ 5,403 | $ 16,088

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